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Social News(2024/02/18)


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Wild boar collides with bicycle near station, causing minor injuries to 2 people in Ibaraki and Tochigi

2024-02-18 21:23:00
On the morning of the 18th, wild boars appeared one after another in Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and Nogi Town, neighboring Tochigi Prefecture, and two people were slightly injured. Police are working with local hunting associations to increase patrols in the area and ask anyone who spots the animal not to approach it.

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Fire at industrial waste treatment facility in Kitakyushu City Firefighting efforts underway, no information on injuries

2024-02-18 21:01:00
On the evening of the 18th, a fire broke out at a company that processes industrial waste in Wakamatsu Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, and firefighting efforts are continuing. It appears that metal and other scraps on the premises were on fire, and according to the police and fire department, there are currently no reports of any injuries.

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Support group to be launched for inappropriate debt consolidation due to exaggerated online advertisements

2024-02-18 19:58:00
Lawyers are offering countermeasures and support, saying that there are a number of cases in which people with multiple debts are being led to inappropriate debt consolidation and suffering financial damage due to exaggerated online advertisements that promise that their debts will definitely go down. It was decided to set up an organization to carry out the project, and a preparatory meeting was held on the 17th.

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JRCS ``restoring the functions of local medical institutions'' medical support activities ended in Noto Town

2024-02-18 19:37:00
The Japanese Red Cross Society, which provides medical support in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, ended its operations in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture on the 18th, saying that the functions of local medical institutions had been restored.

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While some students transfer, high school students who remain in the disaster area share their thoughts on their hometown.

2024-02-18 19:34:00
``I can't live in my hometown'' ``I want to avoid falling behind in my studies'' In areas that were severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, some students transfer schools for these reasons. On the other hand, some high school students remain in their hometowns and continue to study while living in evacuation centers.

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Fire reported in Wakamatsu Ward, Kitakyushu City: ``Black smoke from an industrial waste facility''

2024-02-18 19:17:00
According to the police and fire department, just after 6 p.m. on the 18th, a passerby called 119 in Wakamatsu Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, reporting that black smoke was coming from an industrial waste facility. The area near the scene is lined with factories, and according to the police and fire department, there are currently no reports of any injuries. Flames and black smoke can be seen rising in the video taken by NHK's camera installed in Yahatahigashi Ward, Kitakyushu City.

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High temperatures expected to continue until around the 20th Be careful of avalanches, etc.

2024-02-18 18:48:00
On the 18th, temperatures rose across the country, making it reminiscent of spring, and in some places, including Tohoku, the highest temperatures for February were set one after another. High temperatures are expected to continue until around Tuesday the 20th, and areas with heavy snowfall need to be careful about avalanches and landslides caused by melting snow.

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Wajima Ishikawa Prolonged evacuation life, with many cases of pets becoming unwell

2024-02-18 18:45:00
People affected by the disaster are visiting a veterinary hospital that has resumed medical treatment in the center of Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, one after another, bringing their cats and other pets with them. There are many cases of pets becoming unwell due to prolonged evacuation periods.

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4-year-old dies from poisoning, likely due to continuous intake of antipsychotic drugs Meanwhile, what happened at the nursery school

2024-02-18 18:36:00
In a case in which the parents were arrested for killing their 4-year-old second daughter by forcing her to take antipsychotic drugs, it is suspected that the second daughter had been forced to take these drugs continuously for a certain period of time based on the results of a hair analysis. This was revealed through interviews with investigators. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of the incident, including determining when the drug was apparently ingested. On the other hand, I was able to hear from someone who knows her second daughter, Miki, about how she is doing at the nursery school.

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``Maybe my mother saved me?'' Daughter who was rescued while in the living room with her

2024-02-18 18:34:00
Toshiko Mizukami (88) from Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, passed away in her home, which collapsed in last month's earthquake. Her daughter Hisako Takigawa (66), who was with her in the living room at the time and was rescued, said, ``I think my mother helped me.From now on, it will be my job to see how Wajima will recover.'' I think it's my duty," he said.

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13 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, damaged shrines are rebuilt and festivals revived Fukushima Namie

2024-02-18 18:07:00
In the Ukedo area of ​​Namie Town, Fukushima Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake and the nuclear power plant accident, a shrine has finally been rebuilt 13 years after the disaster. On the 18th, local residents revived a festival at the shrine to pray for a bountiful catch and harvest.

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Mine Yamaguchi The annual Yamayaki festival heralds the arrival of spring in Akiyoshidai

2024-02-18 18:01:00
The annual mountain burning ceremony heralding the arrival of spring was held at Akiyoshidai in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, known as Japan's largest karst plateau.

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Chiba Asahi Local children plant trees to regenerate protected forests damaged by tsunami

2024-02-18 16:09:00
In Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the tsunami caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake, local children and others planted black pine saplings in an effort to regenerate protected forests along the coast.

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School damaged by Noto Peninsula earthquake High school soccer team plays practice match

2024-02-18 16:02:00
On the 18th, the soccer team of a high school in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, whose school building was damaged in the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, played a practice match against a high school in Toyama City and got active.

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: No prospect of sewage pipe restoration, more than 90% damaged Suzu Ishikawa

2024-02-18 15:59:00
In Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where water supply continues to be cut off over a wide area, sewage pipes have also been severely damaged, and toilets and other facilities remain unusable, and the city is rushing to confirm the extent of the damage and carry out restoration work.

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Ceremony held at an elementary school that will be closed at the end of this school year. Nagasaki Goto regrets farewell

2024-02-18 15:56:00
A closing ceremony was held for an elementary school that will close at the end of this school year in Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture.

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake 49th memorial service: Bereaved families join hands Wajima Ishikawa

2024-02-18 15:48:00
On the 18th, the 49th day since the Noto Peninsula earthquake occurred, a 49th memorial service was held at a temple in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture to mourn the victims of the earthquake.

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Mr. Matsunaga, bereaved family of Ikebukuro runaway accident, lectures to truck drivers

2024-02-18 15:23:00
Takuya Matsunaga, who lost his wife and daughter in an out-of-control accident in Ikebukuro, Tokyo in 2019, gave a lecture in Tokyo to truck drivers, urging them to ``prevent at least one accident by showing compassion and caring for others.'' .

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“Disaster victims can have fun while eating” Stall at roadside station Suzu Ishikawa

2024-02-18 15:17:00
Food stalls were set up at roadside stations in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, serving yakisoba and other foods to the people affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake to enjoy a meal.

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Selling fresh oysters and donating a portion of the proceeds to earthquake relief funds Sakamachi, Hiroshima

2024-02-18 15:14:00
An event was held in Saka Town, Hiroshima Prefecture, where freshly caught oysters were sold and a portion of the proceeds went to Noto Peninsula earthquake relief funds.

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Yamanashi cheers up high school baseball players affected by the disaster with the famous "Hoto"

2024-02-18 14:53:00
In order to encourage the Japan Airlines Ishikawa High School baseball club players who were affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and moved their practice base to Yamanashi Prefecture, members of the adult rugby team active in Yamanashi Prefecture served the famous ``Hoto''. Ta.

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“Bringing energy to evacuees” Tap dance performance at secondary evacuation center Kaga Ishikawa

2024-02-18 14:23:00
A tap dance was performed at a hotel serving as a secondary evacuation center in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, in an effort to cheer up people affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and living as evacuees.

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Wajima Ishikawa Prolonged evacuation life, with many cases of pets becoming unwell

2024-02-18 14:13:00
People affected by the disaster are visiting a veterinary hospital that has resumed medical treatment in the center of Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, one after another, bringing their cats and other pets with them. There are many cases of pets becoming unwell due to prolonged evacuation periods.

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House fire leaves 2 dead, couple in their 90s unable to be contacted, Suzuka, Mie

2024-02-18 14:10:00
In the early hours of the 18th, there was a fire at a house in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture, and the bodies of two people were found in the ashes. Since they have not been able to contact the couple in their 90s who live in this house, police are urgently trying to confirm the identity of the bodies and investigating the detailed cause of the fire.

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[Ishikawa Traffic Impact] Railway, Air, Bus, Road (February 18)

2024-02-18 13:58:00
This is the impact of an earthquake on transportation and roads.

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[Status of damage] Approximately 1,100 households in the Ishikawa Noto region lost power (February 18th)

2024-02-18 13:54:00
According to Hokuriku Electric Power Transmission and Distribution, approximately 1,100 homes in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture are without power as of 11 a.m. on the 18th.

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: No prospect of sewage pipe restoration, more than 90% damaged Suzu Ishikawa

2024-02-18 12:28:00
In Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where water supply continues to be cut off over a wide area, sewage pipes have also been severely damaged, and toilets and other facilities remain unusable, and the city is rushing to confirm the extent of the damage and carry out restoration work.

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Kanto-Koshin: Cheerful weather reminiscent of spring Plum blossoms are in full bloom earlier than usual in Tokyo

2024-02-18 12:26:00
The Kanto-Koshin region is widely covered by high pressure, and the weather has been sunny since the morning, reminiscent of spring. In the gardens of Hino City, Tokyo, which is known as a famous place for plum blossoms, the plum blossoms reach their peak earlier than usual, and many people visit.

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake 49th memorial service: Bereaved families join hands Wajima Ishikawa

2024-02-18 11:55:00
On the 18th, the 49th day since the Noto Peninsula earthquake occurred, a 49th memorial service was held at a temple in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture to mourn the victims of the earthquake.

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[Ishikawa water supply bathing support information] Implemented in Wajima, Suzu, etc. (scheduled for the 18th)

2024-02-18 10:51:00
Information on water supply support scheduled for the 18th in Ishikawa Prefecture.

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6-year-old girl skiing in critical condition after colliding with building backwards in Nagano

2024-02-18 10:44:00
On the 17th, a 6-year-old girl collided with a building while skiing at a ski resort in Yamanouchi Town, Nagano Prefecture, broke her skull and was left unconscious in critical condition, police said. We are investigating the situation.

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A ``lectern'' made in Japan about 400 years ago is found in Portugal

2024-02-18 06:33:00
A "lectern" for reading the Bible, made in Japan about 400 years ago and made of Nanban lacquerware, was recently discovered in Portugal. There are traces of crosses and other decorations that appear to have been removed, and the site is attracting attention as a valuable document that reveals the feelings of people at the time who feared the oppression of Christianity.

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Yamagata Saisei Hospital Public health center visited last year to inspect non-doctors with skin sutures

2024-02-18 06:28:00
Last year, Yamagata Saisei Hospital in Yamagata City was visited by the Yamagata City Public Health Center regarding medical personnel other than doctors suturing parts of patients' skin during surgeries for more than a year. It was learned through interviews with those involved that he had been tested.

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Police academy superintendent arrested and charged with sexually assaulting woman dies

2024-02-18 06:12:00
The chief superintendent of the Chugoku-Shikoku Regional Police Academy, who was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a woman he met through a dating app, was found unconscious in a Hiroshima prefectural police detention facility on the night of the 17th, and died at the hospital he was transported to. Confirmed. Police believe he attempted suicide.

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Temperatures are rising considerably across the country, so be careful of avalanches as spring warms

2024-02-18 06:04:00
As warm air flows in, temperatures will rise considerably across the country on the 18th, and spring warmth is expected. On the other hand, in areas with heavy snowfall, you need to be careful about landslides caused by avalanches and melting snow.

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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to support construction of new wards to support early rehabilitation and discharge from hospital

2024-02-18 05:54:00
In some cases, the physical functions of elderly people admitted to the hospital gradually deteriorate and their hospitalizations become prolonged, so the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will revise medical fees starting in June this year to provide support for early rehabilitation and discharge from hospital. The plan is to support the construction of new wards with the necessary medical conditions.

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[Ishikawa water supply support information] Implemented in Wajima, Suzu, etc. (scheduled for the 18th)

2024-02-18 05:43:00
Information on water supply support scheduled for the 18th in Ishikawa Prefecture.

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Fake images of Prime Minister Kishida are being spread one after another on SNS, calling for caution

2024-02-18 05:15:00
Fake images of Prime Minister Kishida are being spread one after another on SNS. Some are composites of photos, while others are cut and pasted actual footage and used in different contexts, and experts warn that political fakes are on the rise as processing becomes easier with generative AI. I'm calling.

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Scholarships for foreign nationals will also be added to some students on “family stays”

2024-02-18 04:27:00
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has decided to add to the scope of scholarships and tuition reduction/exemption for foreign university students, including some students with ``dependent'' residence status who live in Japan because their parents are working. I decided.

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Attitude survey conducted before “Doctor work style reform” More than 30% were “worried about income”

2024-02-18 04:18:00
Ahead of the start of work style reform for doctors from April this year, employment information companies and other organizations conducted an attitude survey and found that more than 30% of doctors were worried about their income.

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