Social News(2024/03/01)
"Sunset Panda" appears in complete form for the first time in 7 years Akashi, Hyogo
2024-03-01 23:09:00
A phenomenon called ``sunset panda,'' where the setting sun overlaps with the tower's antenna, making it look like a panda's face. An observation event was held on the 1st in Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture, and a fully formed "Sunset Panda" appeared for the first time in seven years.
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Seafloor survey off the coast of the Noto Peninsula Research group ship returns to port, Toyama Imizu
2024-03-01 22:41:00
A ship belonging to a research group investigating a series of seismic activities following the Noto Peninsula earthquake retrieved observation equipment installed on the ocean floor and arrived at the port of Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture. We plan to analyze the data in the future.
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``Slow slip'' occurs off the eastern coast of Chiba Prefecture as seismic activity continues? Geographical Survey Institute of Japan
2024-03-01 22:27:00
An analysis by the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan has revealed that a ``slow slip,'' in which the boundary between the land-side plate and the sea-side plate is slowly shifting, appears to be occurring off the eastern coast of Chiba Prefecture, where seismic activity continues.
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Ishikawa: Search for missing persons in Wajima City to be temporarily suspended from the 5th
2024-03-01 21:56:00
Regarding search operations in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, to search for people whose safety is unknown after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, police said that construction work to prevent landslides is necessary in order to expand the scope of the search, and from March 5th onwards. , we have decided to suspend it temporarily. The search will resume as soon as it is confirmed that it is safe.
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Prefectural Wajima High School damaged by earthquake holds graduation ceremony in Kanazawa City, principal cheers
2024-03-01 21:27:00
The graduation ceremony of the prefectural high school in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, was moved to Kanazawa City, and the graduates reunited for the first time in a long time to begin a new journey.
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“Small and medium-sized enterprises should also receive high-level wage increases” Speech at Yurakucho, Tokyo
2024-03-01 21:21:00
This year's spring labor strikes have been quickly settled with high wage increases at major companies, but a coalition of labor organizations gave a speech in downtown Tokyo on the 1st, calling for high wage increases to spread to small and medium-sized enterprises. emphasized its importance.
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“Wajima Morning Market” to be held in Kanazawa in late March, 32 stores (1/3) scheduled to participate
2024-03-01 21:09:00
The Wajima Morning Market in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where a large-scale fire occurred in the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, is planning to hold a business trip to Kanazawa City in late March, with 32 shops, one-third of the regular morning market, participating. I know what you're planning.
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Henoko ground improvement work “proxy execution” lawsuit finalized by prefecture
2024-03-01 20:55:00
The highest court was filed in a lawsuit filed by the government to approve the construction work on behalf of Okinawa Prefecture, which is against the government's opposition to ground improvement work off the coast of Henoko in Nago City, where the U.S. military's Futenma base in Okinawa will be relocated. The court decided to dismiss the appeal, and the prefecture's defeat was finalized. This has made it extremely difficult for the prefecture to take legal action.
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Asahikawa Medical University is ordered to pay more than 150 million yen in compensation for lung disease caused by discarded medicines
2024-03-01 20:51:00
A medical student at Asahikawa Medical University in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido, sought compensation for damages for inhaling toxic gas and contracting a severe lung disease 15 years ago when he disposed of medicine at the direction of his supervisor. ordered the university to pay more than 150 million yen for ``failing to take necessary measures to ensure safety.''
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Noto Peninsula Earthquake Some 2nd evacuees were forced to leave their hometowns
2024-03-01 20:39:00
Among the people who were evacuated for the second time due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, there are some who wish to return to their hometowns, but are forced to leave due to various circumstances.
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Daigo Fukuryu Maru 70th anniversary of radiation exposure in hydrogen bomb test Call for the abolition of nuclear weapons Shizuoka Yaizu
2024-03-01 20:38:00
One day marks 70 years since the tuna fishing boat Daigo Fukuryu Maru in Yaizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture was exposed to radiation in an American hydrogen bomb test. Approximately 1,000 people from all over the country gathered at a rally held in Shizuoka City on the occasion, calling for the abolition of nuclear weapons.
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Toyama Himi Shinkin Bank business partners Some businesses are considering closing down due to earthquake damage
2024-03-01 20:34:00
When a Shinkin Bank with branches in Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, and other locations investigated the damage status of its business partners due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, damage was confirmed at 47 businesses, or 10% of those surveyed, and some businesses are considering closing down. I found out that there are also.
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[Damage situation 1 day] Over 76,000 houses damaged in Ishikawa Prefecture
2024-03-01 20:33:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, the number of people confirmed dead in the prefecture is 241 as of 2:00 pm on March 1st.
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Graduation ceremony at Himi Prefectural High School, which became an evacuation center in Toyama
2024-03-01 20:31:00
Immediately after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, a graduation ceremony was held at a prefectural high school in Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, which served as a local evacuation center and whose students also assisted, and young people who had grown up to a new level left their school behind.
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Job hunting for university students begins in earnest “The trend towards early employment is getting stronger”
2024-03-01 20:15:00
Job hunting for university students graduating next spring began in earnest on the 1st, with joint information sessions attended by companies being held in various locations.
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Henoko ground improvement work “proxy execution” lawsuit finalized by prefecture
2024-03-01 19:37:00
The highest court was filed in a lawsuit filed by the government to approve the construction work on behalf of Okinawa Prefecture, which is against the government's opposition to ground improvement work off the coast of Henoko in Nago City, where the U.S. military's Futenma base in Okinawa will be relocated. The court decided to dismiss the appeal, and the prefecture's defeat was finalized. This has made it extremely difficult for the prefecture to take legal action.
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Two months after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, a moment of silence at 4:10 p.m. when the earthquake occurred
2024-03-01 19:31:00
On the 1st, two months after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, people living at evacuation centers in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, offered a moment of silence at 4:10 p.m., the same time the earthquake occurred.
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School staff did not submit application forms within the deadline Three students were unable to take public high school entrance exams
2024-03-01 19:27:00
It has been revealed that three students were unable to take the entrance exam because the staff at a private junior high school in Fukuoka City did not submit their applications for admission to a public high school by the deadline. The junior high school stated that they had misunderstood the submission deadline, and commented, ``We are sorry. We will respond with as much sincerity as possible.''
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Two months after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, people taking second evacuation from Ishikawa to Toyama
2024-03-01 19:25:00
Two months have passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake, and the people of Ishikawa Prefecture who have evacuated to Toyama Prefecture are spending their days grieving the loss of loved ones and worrying about the future.
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Special needs school student dies after clogging school lunch; Oita Prefecture ordered to pay 6.6 million yen
2024-03-01 19:23:00
Eight years ago, in a lawsuit in which a student died after choking on school lunch at a prefectural special needs school in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, the bereaved family sought compensation from the prefecture. The prefectural government acknowledged its responsibility and ordered it to pay 6.6 million yen.
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Ishikawa Prefecture Governor Hase “We want to secure the necessary number of temporary housing units until the summer.”
2024-03-01 19:21:00
Governor Hase of Ishikawa Prefecture expressed his intention to secure roughly the necessary number of temporary housing units being constructed in the disaster-stricken areas by this summer.
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Miyagi Minamisanriku Town “Former disaster prevention government building” “To be preserved as earthquake disaster remains”
2024-03-01 19:18:00
43 people, including town employees, died in the tsunami caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred 13 years ago, and the bereaved families and residents were divided over whether to preserve or demolish the former disaster prevention government building in Minamisanriku Town, Miyagi Prefecture. , Mayor Hitoshi Sato announced his intention to preserve the site as an earthquake disaster site and make it the property of the town.
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Shiga Nuclear Power Plant Monitoring Post Missing data due to earthquake, issues with power supply measures
2024-03-01 19:15:00
After the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, some of the monitoring posts installed around the Shiga Nuclear Power Plant in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture temporarily became unable to obtain radiation dose data that would be used to determine whether residents should evacuate in the event of an accident. . The Nuclear Regulation Authority and others investigated this and found that while batteries were installed to continue measurements in case of a power outage, there may have been issues with the measures, such as an emergency power supply for communication equipment not being secured. It turns out that there is.
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Unauthorized access at Hokkaido University leaked personal information of over 22,000 people
2024-03-01 19:12:00
Hokkaido University revealed that last year, there was unauthorized access to the Faculty of Engineering's web server, and the names and other personal information of more than 22,000 people, including former students, may have been leaked. Although no misuse of personal information has been confirmed to date, the university has set up a consultation desk and asks people to contact them if there is anything suspicious.
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Wajima City ``Earthquake Recovery Headquarters'' established; concrete measures such as infrastructure development considered
2024-03-01 19:08:00
On March 1st, two months after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, established a new "Earthquake Reconstruction Headquarters" to carry out concrete measures such as infrastructure development such as roads and water supply, and support for residents' daily lives. I decided to consider measures.
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Ishikawa Suzu City Water supply and sewage restoration of major facilities and surrounding areas expected from the 10th
2024-03-01 19:07:00
Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, has announced that it expects water and sewage systems in and around major facilities such as the city hall and general hospital to be restored starting March 10th due to water outages that continue throughout most of the city.
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Second disaster at age 36: Reconstruction of old private house in connection with Kumamoto Earthquake
2024-03-01 18:59:00
"It's just unbelievable," echoed a 36-year-old man who had been through two major earthquakes. The word had two diametrically opposed meanings.
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Female teacher arrested for defamation after posting defamatory comments on SNS, Chiba District Public Prosecutors Office not prosecuted
2024-03-01 18:56:00
On March 1st, the Chiba District Public Prosecutors Office decided not to prosecute a female junior high school teacher who was arrested in February for posting content that defamed men in Chiba Prefecture on social media.
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First day of wide-area family register issuance system: Difficult to issue certificates due to heavy access
2024-03-01 18:45:00
A system began on the 1st that allows people to receive their family registration certificate in a municipality different from their permanent address, but the system is becoming heavily accessed, making it difficult to issue certificates.
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A light passenger car drives the wrong way on Kita-Kanto Expressway, resulting in an accident involving 4 cars, 1 dead and 1 seriously injured
2024-03-01 18:42:00
On the night of the 29th, a light passenger car drove the wrong way on the Kita-Kanto Expressway in Ota City, Gunma Prefecture, resulting in an accident involving four cars.The man who was driving the wrong-way car was killed, and another car was injured. A woman in her 70s who was in the car is unconscious and in critical condition.
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Prefectural Wajima High School damaged by Noto Peninsula earthquake holds graduation ceremony in Kanazawa City
2024-03-01 18:37:00
The graduation ceremony of the prefectural high school in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, was moved to Kanazawa City, and the graduates reunited for the first time in a long time to begin a new journey.
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6 companies ordered to prevent recurrence of "No. 1 in satisfaction" advertisement without objective substantiation
2024-03-01 18:14:00
The Consumer Affairs Agency has ruled that advertising claims such as ``No. 1 in satisfaction'' despite no objective substantiation violates the Act on Unjust Representations. A total of six companies, including major housing manufacturers, were ordered to take measures to prevent recurrence by February 29th.
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Keio Line: Wires hanging near Chofu Station; operation suspended for over 3 hours
2024-03-01 18:12:00
On the morning of the 1st, a wire connected to an overhead line was found hanging near Chofu Station on the Keio Line, and operations were suspended over a wide area for over three hours.
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Shiga nuclear power plant monitoring post missing data due to earthquake; power supply problem?
2024-03-01 17:59:00
After the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, some of the monitoring posts installed around the Shiga Nuclear Power Plant in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture temporarily became unable to obtain radiation dose data that would be used to determine whether residents should evacuate in the event of an accident. . The Nuclear Regulation Authority and others investigated this and found that while batteries were installed to continue measurements in case of a power outage, there may have been issues with the measures, such as an emergency power supply for communication equipment not being secured. It turns out that there is.
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Japan Meteorological Agency urges caution as earthquakes occur one after another off the eastern coast of Chiba Prefecture, with magnitude 4
2024-03-01 17:58:00
A series of earthquakes have occurred off the eastern coast of Chiba Prefecture since February 27th, and on the morning of March 1st, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 occurred, and shaking with a seismic intensity of 4 was observed in Chiba and Saitama prefectures. In the past, seismic activity has increased for a week to several months after a magnitude 5 earthquake, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has urged people to be careful about future earthquakes.
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Nihon University American Football Club postpones launch of new club next year
2024-03-01 17:57:00
Regarding Nihon University's American football club, which was disbanded due to a series of drug incidents, the university has decided not to start a new club next year and aims to start the club in 2025 or later, and informed former members and parent representatives of the decision. .
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Executive arrested on suspicion of threatening members of illegal scout group, no charges filed
2024-03-01 17:41:00
Regarding a group conducting illegal scouting mainly in Shinjuku's Kabukicho area, an executive was arrested for threatening a member who was seriously injured after being assaulted under the guise of "sanctions" not to report the damage. The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office declined to prosecute.
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Illegal overtime at Big Motor? Company and factory manager sent to prosecutors
2024-03-01 17:25:00
Used car sales company Big Motor was found to have had six mechanics working at its stores in Tokyo work illegal overtime last year, and on the 1st, the Tokyo Labor Bureau sent the company and its factory manager to prosecutors on suspicion of violating the Labor Standards Act. Did.
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"Slow slip" off the eastern coast of Chiba Prefecture as seismic activity continues? Geographical Survey Institute of Japan
2024-03-01 17:23:00
An analysis by the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan has revealed that a ``slow slip,'' in which the boundary between the land-side plate and the sea-side plate is slowly shifting, appears to be occurring off the eastern coast of Chiba Prefecture, where seismic activity continues.
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Bikini Atoll Celebrates 70 years since Daigo Fukuryu Maru crew members were exposed to radiation
2024-03-01 17:17:00
On the 1st, 70 years since the crew of the Japanese tuna fishing boat Daigo Fukuryu Maru were exposed to radiation during a hydrogen bomb test carried out by the United States at Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands in the Pacific Ocean, a ceremony was held at the site, and a ceremony was held at the site. Many people also participated.
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Two months after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, time restrictions for volunteering and other activities are a major issue
2024-03-01 17:07:00
In the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, many buildings remain collapsed and untouched even now, two months after the earthquake. This is a major issue as there is a lack of accommodation for workers and volunteers, and their time is limited.
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Job hunting for university students begins in earnest “The trend towards early employment is getting stronger”
2024-03-01 17:06:00
Job hunting for university students graduating next spring began in earnest on the 1st, with joint information sessions attended by companies being held in various locations.
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Takarazuka Music School Graduation Ceremony “Improvements so that you can stand on stage with peace of mind” Chairman
2024-03-01 17:00:00
The graduation ceremony for the 110th class was held at Takarazuka Music School in Hyogo Prefecture. During the meeting, the chairman touched on the issue of the death of a member of the Takarazuka Revue last year, and said, ``We would like to improve things that are not in keeping with the times so that everyone can stand on stage with peace of mind.'' said.
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Two months after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Wajima Port has no prospects for recovery, and fishermen's predicament continues
2024-03-01 16:51:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where fishing boats cannot leave the port due to the rise of the ocean floor caused by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, fishermen continue to face a difficult situation with no prospects for recovery even now, two months after the earthquake.
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Cabinet approval of amendment bill requiring businesses to respond quickly to online defamation
2024-03-01 16:43:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 1st, the government decided on a bill to revise the law that would require businesses operating social media sites to take prompt action regarding defamatory posts posted on the internet.
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The 1-year-old "male lion" at Sapporo Maruyama Zoo was actually a "female"
2024-03-01 16:17:00
It turns out that Clay, a one-year-old lion kept at Maruyama Zoo in Sapporo, is not a male but a female. The zoo plans to return Clay to the zoo in Ehime Prefecture, where he was born.
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"Slow slip" off the eastern coast of Chiba Prefecture as seismic activity continues? Geographical Survey Institute of Japan
2024-03-01 16:13:00
An analysis by the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan has revealed that a ``slow slip,'' in which the boundary between the land-side plate and the sea-side plate is slowly shifting, appears to be occurring off the eastern coast of Chiba Prefecture, where seismic activity continues.
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Ishikawa The government will bear up to 99.7% of the cost of disposing of disaster waste.
2024-03-01 15:49:00
It was decided at a cabinet meeting on the 1st that the national government will bear up to 99.7% of the cost of disposing of disaster waste generated in Ishikawa Prefecture due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake.
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Disaster Prevention Minister Matsumura “How to prevent disaster-related deaths” presents ideas for building a support system
2024-03-01 15:16:00
Two months have passed since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and Disaster Prevention Minister Matsumura has stated that the biggest challenge is how to prevent disaster-related deaths, and has expressed his intention to build a support system.
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More than 20 large trucks and other vehicles are involved in an accident on Joshinetsu Expressway, 1 person killed
2024-03-01 15:13:00
On the morning of March 1st, there was an accident on the Joshinetsu Expressway in Komoro City, Nagano Prefecture, involving at least 20 vehicles, including large trucks and passenger cars, resulting in one person's death. There was fog at the scene at the time, and according to the fire department, about 10 other people were injured, so police are investigating the cause of the accident.
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43-year-old man charged with importing and selling pirated DVDs found not guilty
2024-03-01 15:12:00
The Shimotsuma Branch of the Mito District Court has handed down a not guilty verdict to a 43-year-old defendant accused of violating copyright law and other charges for importing and selling pirated DVDs of popular anime.
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First day of wide-area family register issuance system: Difficult to issue certificates due to heavy access
2024-03-01 14:55:00
A system began on the 1st that allows people to receive their family registration certificate in a municipality different from their permanent address, but the system is becoming heavily accessed, making it difficult to issue certificates.
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Graduation ceremony held at high school hall in Niigata city with gymnasium damaged by earthquake
2024-03-01 14:47:00
The graduation ceremony of a high school in Niigata City, whose gymnasium was damaged in the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, was held on the 1st at a hall in the city, where students were sad to say goodbye to their classmates.
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[Ishikawa Traffic Impact] Railway, Air, Bus, Road (March 1st)
2024-03-01 14:26:00
This is the impact of the earthquake on transportation and roads in Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Keio Line resumes operation on all lines
2024-03-01 14:24:00
According to Keio Electric Railway, due to a power failure, trains will be suspended between Sakura Josui Station and Takahata Fudo Station, between Chofu Station and Wakabadai Station, and between Higashifuchu Station and Fuchu Keiba Seimon-mae Station. However, operations resumed on all lines at 2:02 p.m.
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Two months after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Wajima Port has no prospects for recovery, and fishermen's predicament continues
2024-03-01 14:00:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where fishing boats cannot leave the port due to the rise of the ocean floor caused by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, fishermen continue to face a difficult situation with no prospects for recovery even now, two months after the earthquake.
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March 11th marks 13 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake; Prime Minister delivers speech, “Use the lessons learned”
2024-03-01 13:54:00
As March 11 marks 13 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, Prime Minister Kishida will continue to put all his efforts into reconstruction, apply the lessons learned in response to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and move forward with building a nation resilient to disasters. He gave an insightful talk.
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Keio Line: Operation suspended in multiple sections; wires hanging near Chofu Station
2024-03-01 13:48:00
On the morning of the 1st, wires supporting overhead wires were found hanging near Chofu Station on the Keio Line, and operations were suspended over a wide area. It is expected that operations will resume at 2 p.m.
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Spring fire prevention campaign: Fire simulation training at a commercial facility adjacent to Haneda Airport
2024-03-01 13:40:00
In conjunction with the spring fire prevention campaign that began on March 1st, a fire drill was held at a commercial facility adjacent to Haneda Airport.
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Gifu Ginan Town Mayor's resignation submitted by the council unanimously, resigning on the 5th
2024-03-01 13:39:00
At its general meeting on March 1st, the town council unanimously agreed to the resignation letter submitted by the mayor of Ginan Town, Gifu Prefecture, after an investigation by the town's third-party committee found that he had committed acts of sexual harassment. , it has been decided that he will resign as of March 5th.
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Cabinet approval of amendment bill requiring businesses to respond quickly to online defamation
2024-03-01 13:36:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 1st, the government decided on a bill to revise the law that would require businesses operating social media sites to take prompt action regarding defamatory posts posted on the internet.
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Aomori Mutsu Bay Offshore 4 people fall from fishing boat, 3 dead, 1 missing
2024-03-01 13:26:00
On the night of the 29th, four people on a scallop farming boat fell into the sea off the coast of Mutsu Bay in Aomori Prefecture, and three people have been confirmed dead so far. One person has not yet been found, and the Japan Coast Guard and other authorities are searching for him.
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A monument commemorating the Kyoto Animation arson murder case will be installed in Uji, Kyoto by around July.
2024-03-01 13:21:00
A monument commemorating the incident was set to be erected in a park in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, where the company's head office is located, by around July this year after the Kyoto Animation studio was set on fire, killing 36 employees. became.
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“For evacuees from Suzu” Fireworks lighting up the winter night sky Toyama
2024-03-01 13:20:00
Fireworks were set off on the night of February 29th for people evacuated from Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture to Toyama City due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, brightening the snowy winter night sky.
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Bikini Atoll Celebrates 70 years since Daigo Fukuryu Maru crew members were exposed to radiation
2024-03-01 13:00:00
On the 1st, 70 years since the crew of the Japanese tuna fishing boat Daigo Fukuryu Maru were exposed to radiation during a hydrogen bomb test carried out by the United States at Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands in the Pacific Ocean, a ceremony was held at the site, and a ceremony was held at the site. Many people also participated.
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Keio Line: Operation suspended in multiple sections; wires hanging near Chofu Station
2024-03-01 12:56:00
Due to a power failure on the Keio Line, from around 10:50 a.m. ▼ between Sakurajosui Station and Takahatafudo Station, ▼ between Chofu Station and Wakabadai Station, and ▼ between Higashi-Fuchu Station and Fuchu Keiba Seimon-mae Station. In both cases, driving is suspended on the up and down lines. According to Keio Electric Railway, the wire supporting the overhead line was found hanging near Chofu Station, and restoration work is currently underway, but there is no prospect of resuming operations.
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Vice Minister of Justice Mizuaki Kakizawa sentenced to 2 years in prison in trial over Koto Ward mayoral election
2024-03-01 12:17:00
In the trial of former Deputy Minister of Justice Miyu Kakizawa, who was charged with bribery in violation of the Public Offices Election Act in connection with the election for the mayor of Tokyo's Koto Ward held in April last year, prosecutors said, ``The power of money is what matters.'' He was sentenced to two years in prison for "ignoring the law."
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I should have just said, “Just go outside.” I still feel pain after losing my wife.
2024-03-01 12:15:00
My name is Hatsue Takezono (59), who passed away in the earthquake. Immediately after the first tremor, people were still able to communicate on their cell phones. Her husband's parent (age 58) says he still remembers that moment. She said, ``I think on the first phone call, if I said, ``Come out,'' she would have answered. If I said, ``Just go outside,'' she would have answered.''
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Bikini Atoll Celebrates 70 years since Daigo Fukuryu Maru crew members were exposed to radiation
2024-03-01 12:07:00
On the 1st, 70 years since the crew of the Japanese tuna fishing boat Daigo Fukuryu Maru were exposed to radiation during a hydrogen bomb test carried out by the United States at Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands in the Pacific Ocean, a ceremony was held at the site, and a ceremony was held at the site. Many people also participated.
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Japan Meteorological Agency urges caution as earthquakes occur one after another off the eastern coast of Chiba Prefecture, with magnitude 4
2024-03-01 11:55:00
A series of earthquakes have occurred off the eastern coast of Chiba Prefecture since February 27th, and on March 1st, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 occurred, and shaking with a seismic intensity of 4 was observed in Chiba and Saitama prefectures. In the past, seismic activity has increased for a week to several months after a magnitude 5 earthquake, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has urged people to be careful about future earthquakes.
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“For evacuees from Suzu” Fireworks lighting up the winter night sky Toyama
2024-03-01 11:35:00
Fireworks were set off on the night of February 29th for people evacuated from Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture to Toyama City due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, brightening the snowy winter night sky.
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Two suspects in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, who abandoned the bodies of a married couple, were re-arrested on suspicion of murder, etc.
2024-03-01 11:30:00
In January this year, two Filipino nationals were arrested and charged with abandoning the bodies of a couple in their 50s under the floor of a house in Adachi Ward, Tokyo.The Metropolitan Police Department re-arrested them for stabbing the couple to death with a kitchen knife. did. In response to the investigation, both have denied the charges.
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Two months after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, volunteers provide support from a base in Anamizu Town
2024-03-01 11:21:00
On the 1st, two months after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, volunteers from all over the country were leaving for their activities at the volunteer accommodation base in Anamizu Town, Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Cabinet approves bill to revise Firearms and Swords Act to strengthen regulations and penalties related to guns Government
2024-03-01 11:18:00
In response to a series of violent crimes involving firearms, the government has decided to apply the ``discharge offense'', which was previously established for handguns under the Firearms and Swords Act, to hunting rifles and other firearms. The Cabinet approved a bill to revise the Firearms and Swords Act, which includes stricter regulations and penalties regarding guns.
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Former employee of foreign insurance company arrested for allegedly stealing cash by hinting at marriage
2024-03-01 11:10:00
A former employee of a foreign insurance company was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department for allegedly hinting at marriage to a woman he met through a dating app and then defrauding her of cash.
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Two months after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, Prime Minister instructs relevant ministers to verify government response
2024-03-01 11:08:00
On March 1, two months after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, Prime Minister Kishida instructed relevant ministers to examine the government's response to date. The plan is to identify issues and compile immediate measures to strengthen disaster response by June this year.
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Tokyo Marathon to be held the next day, large-scale traffic restrictions in the city center
2024-03-01 10:45:00
Due to the Tokyo Marathon being held on the 3rd, large-scale traffic restrictions will be implemented in the city center. The Metropolitan Police Department is asking people to refrain from driving cars and instead use public transportation.
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Earthquake intensity 4 in Saitama and Chiba prefectures, no worries about tsunami
2024-03-01 10:43:00
At around 5:43 a.m. on the 1st, there was an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in Saitama and Chiba prefectures. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake.
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New spending of 116.7 billion yen decided from reserve funds to support Noto Peninsula earthquake disaster areas
2024-03-01 10:30:00
The government has decided to spend an additional 110 billion yen from its reserve funds for this fiscal year and 2023 to support areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
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[Ishikawa water supply/bathing support information] Implemented in Wajima, Suzu, etc. (scheduled for 1 day)
2024-03-01 10:16:00
Information on water supply support scheduled for the day in Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Unemployment rate in January 2.4%, improved by 0.1 points from the previous month
2024-03-01 10:12:00
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the national unemployment rate in January was 2.4%, an improvement of 0.1 points from the previous month. This is the first time in three months that the unemployment rate has improved.
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Nihon University American Football Club postpones launch of new club next year
2024-03-01 09:39:00
Regarding Nihon University's American football club, which was disbanded due to a series of drug scandals, the university has decided to postpone the launch of a new club next year, with the aim of starting the club after 2025, according to sources involved.
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Disaster prevention radio erroneously broadcasts a seismic intensity of 5 or above, but the actual seismic intensity was 1 in Mitaka, Tokyo
2024-03-01 09:20:00
On the morning of the 1st, an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 was observed in Chiba Prefecture and other areas, and in Mitaka City, Tokyo, erroneous information was announced on the disaster prevention radio that ``a seismic intensity of 5 upper'' was observed, although the actual seismic intensity was 1. We believe the system malfunctioned and are currently investigating the cause.
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Unemployment rate in January 2.4%, improved by 0.1 points from the previous month
2024-03-01 08:59:00
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the national unemployment rate in January was 2.4%, an improvement of 0.1 points from the previous month.
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Effective job openings-to-applicants ratio in January: National average 1.27 times, same level for 3 consecutive months
2024-03-01 08:43:00
This January, the national average job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.27 times, staying at the same level for three consecutive months. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare says, ``The number of job offers is decreasing in some industries due to the impact of soaring raw material prices, and we need to keep an eye on this.''
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Snow falls mainly along the mountains in Kanto-Koshin; traffic warning due to snowfall and frozen roads
2024-03-01 08:36:00
Due to the influence of a low pressure system moving along the southern coast of Honshu, snow is falling mainly along the mountains in Kanto-Koshin. Although the peak of heavy snowfall has passed, the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be careful about the impact on traffic due to snow accumulation and frozen roads.
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Accident involving 4 cars on Kita-Kanto Expressway, 1 person killed, reports of ``car driving the wrong way''
2024-03-01 08:02:00
On the night of the 29th, there was an accident involving four cars on the Kita-Kanto Expressway in Ota City, Gunma Prefecture, resulting in one man's death and two people being taken to the hospital. Police are currently investigating the details of the accident, as there was a report that a car was driving the wrong way just before the accident.
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Over 80% “want to continue living locally” 2 months after the Noto Peninsula earthquake
2024-03-01 07:32:00
Two months have passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake, and in a survey of disaster victims conducted by NHK in collaboration with experts, 84% of respondents said they wanted to continue living in the place or municipality where they had lived. I answered. On the other hand, it has become clear that many people are worried about the possibility of another earthquake, the reconstruction of their region, and securing income, and are continuing to live in evacuation centers with various worries. Ta.
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Manufacturer submits new evidence in civil trial over falsification case
2024-03-01 07:26:00
In a civil trial over a false accusation case in which three people, including the president of a chemical machinery manufacturer in Yokohama City, were arrested on suspicion of illegal export, it was later revealed that they were innocent. He submitted evidence and claimed that he had ``fabricated the incident.'' Meanwhile, the investigating agency denies the illegality of the investigation.
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``Suzu is the best place'' Two months after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, a man remains in his hometown
2024-03-01 07:23:00
One day marks two months since the Noto Peninsula earthquake occurred. A man who inherited an old public bathhouse in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, remained in his hometown even after the disaster, and he has a strong feeling for his familiar place, saying, ``Suzu is the best place and I don't want to move anywhere else.''
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4 crew members of a fishing boat fall into the sea off the coast of Aomori Prefecture, 3 dead, 1 missing
2024-03-01 07:15:00
On the night of February 29th, four people on a scallop farming boat fell into the sea off the coast of Mutsu Bay in Aomori Prefecture, and three of them died and one person is missing. The Japan Coast Guard continues to search the surrounding waters.
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[Earthquake breaking news] Seismic intensity 4 in Saitama and Chiba prefectures, no worries about tsunami
2024-03-01 06:05:00
At around 5:43 a.m. on the 1st, there was an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in Saitama and Chiba prefectures. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake.
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Two months after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, more than 10,000 people are still in evacuation centers in Ishikawa Prefecture, a challenge to secure housing
2024-03-01 05:53:00
March 1 marks two months since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake occurred in Ishikawa Prefecture, with a maximum seismic intensity of 7. With more than 10,000 people still taking shelter in evacuation centers, the challenge is how to secure housing where disaster victims can live comfortably. We are planning to expedite construction.
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49-year-old son arrested for allegedly hitting and killing his 80-year-old father who lives with him Yokohama
2024-03-01 05:36:00
On February 29th, a 49-year-old son was arrested for allegedly beating and killing his 80-year-old father, who lived with him, in his Yokohama apartment.
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Noto Peninsula Earthquake Niigata City disaster certificate issuance rate remains at just over 60% of applications
2024-03-01 05:25:00
March 1st marks two months since the Noto Peninsula earthquake occurred. Nearly 20,000 homes were damaged in Niigata Prefecture, but in Niigata City, only about 60% of applications received disaster certificates, which are required to receive public assistance.
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Earthquake Prediction Association “Disseminate more specific information” discussion based on the Noto Peninsula Earthquake
2024-03-01 05:24:00
On February 29, two months before the Noto Peninsula earthquake, a meeting of the Earthquake Prediction Coordination Committee, made up of researchers, was held to exchange opinions on what information should be conveyed as earthquakes are difficult to predict. it was done.
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Two months after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, rebuilding homes and jobs is an issue in Toyama Prefecture
2024-03-01 05:18:00
One day marks two months since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. In Toyama Prefecture, more than 12,000 homes have been damaged due to earthquakes with a maximum seismic intensity of 5 or above and liquefaction, and rebuilding the homes and livelihoods of those affected is a challenge.
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[Ishikawa water supply information] Implemented in Wajima, Suzu, etc. (scheduled for March 1st)
2024-03-01 05:16:00
Information on water supply support scheduled for the day in Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Two months after the Noto Peninsula earthquake: ``Continue to be careful of strong shaking'' Japan Meteorological Agency
2024-03-01 05:12:00
March 1st marks two months since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. The Japan Meteorological Agency says that while the possibility of an earthquake with a seismic intensity of lower 5 or higher occurring in and around the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture is gradually decreasing, seismic activity is still active and people are advised to continue to be careful of strong shaking. I'm calling.
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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Approximately 100 billion yen additional spending to support housing reconstruction, etc. Government
2024-03-01 05:10:00
On the 1st, which marks two months since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the government will decide to make an additional spending of approximately 100 billion yen from this year's budget contingency funds to support the rebuilding of homes for disaster victims. At the same time, we have also begun testing a series of disaster response measures.
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Job hunting for university students begins in earnest from today, with information sessions for companies starting
2024-03-01 04:41:00
Job hunting for university students graduating next spring will get into full swing as companies begin holding information sessions for students on the 1st. It appears that there are many cases where hiring is not progressing as planned among companies facing a labor shortage, and there is a movement to start recruiting early.
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