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Social News(2024/03/24)


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Ishikawa Wajima Snow crackers are in full bloom, bustling with residents living as evacuees

2024-03-24 19:58:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, an event was held to commemorate the peak of the snow-splitting season, and the event was crowded with residents living in evacuees.

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Nanao Ishikawa Tent village, accommodation base for disaster volunteers, completed

2024-03-24 19:57:00
A tent village has been completed to serve as a lodging base for disaster volunteers in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

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Seminar where lawyers, prosecutors, etc. convey the rewards and appeal of their work Tokyo

2024-03-24 19:54:00
With the number of lawyers and other legal professionals on the decline, a seminar was held in which current lawyers and prosecutors talked about the rewarding and attractive nature of their work in order to get people interested in working in the criminal justice field.

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: People move into temporary housing one by one, complaining of loneliness and anxiety.

2024-03-24 19:28:00
It's almost three months since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. Although people have begun moving into temporary housing in some areas affected by the disaster, some people are starting to feel a sense of loss and loneliness due to living in different environments. Experts say that mental health care is a major issue and that active support is needed.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical announces supply of red yeast rice raw material to approximately 50 companies, ``immediately discontinue use''

2024-03-24 18:59:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., headquartered in Osaka City, is currently selling health foods containing red malt (red yeast rice), which is sold by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical. It was revealed that they are supplying to 50 companies. Two of these companies have announced product recalls.

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A tree coming out of the water? Yamagata Lake Shirakawa's "submerged forest" Event viewed from a balloon

2024-03-24 18:28:00
An event was held where participants rode in a hot air balloon to view the ``submerged forest'' that can only be seen for two months in spring at Lake Shirakawa in Iide Town, Yamagata Prefecture.

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“Jumbo Oyster Festival” to help by eating oysters from Anamizu Town, Ishikawa

2024-03-24 18:10:00
An event is being held to support the disaster-stricken area by eating local oysters from Anamizu Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

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University launches large-scale survey on Noto Peninsula earthquake's impact on cognitive function in elderly people

2024-03-24 17:46:00
In the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, there are concerns about the impact of dementia on elderly people, but groups such as Kanazawa University are conducting a large-scale project to examine the impact of environmental changes caused by the earthquake on the cognitive functions of elderly people. I decided to start an investigation.

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The core regiment of the Ground Self-Defense Force Amphibious Brigade is deployed to Takematsu Garrison, Nagasaki.

2024-03-24 15:06:00
The deployment of all units to the Ground Self-Defense Force's amphibious task force, which is responsible for the defense of remote islands, has been completed, and Defense Minister Kihara stated that ``deterrence and response capabilities will be further strengthened.''

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Toyama Himi "20-year-old gathering" postponed due to earthquake will be held more than two months later

2024-03-24 14:51:00
In Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, which was damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the ``20 Years Old Gathering'' to celebrate those who turned 20 this year was held more than two months late.

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Takara Shuzo voluntarily recalls approximately 100,000 bottles of sake, using Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice ingredient

2024-03-24 13:03:00
Takara Shuzo, a major sake brewery headquartered in Kyoto, has announced that it will voluntarily recall approximately 100,000 bottles of sake that it sold for a limited time. The product uses red yeast rice raw material, which Kobayashi Pharmaceutical announced a voluntary recall on the 22nd.

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Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress will arrange an official visit to the UK from around late June

2024-03-24 12:14:00
Through interviews with related parties, it has been learned that arrangements are being made for Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress to make an official visit to the United Kingdom as state guests for about a week starting around the end of June this year.

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Ishikawa Suzu high school weightlifting athletes at the opening ceremony of the national tournament

2024-03-24 11:48:00
The national high school weightlifting competition opened in Kanazawa City, and athletes from Suzu City, which was affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, participated in the opening ceremony.

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Chiba Noda House fire, one body found in the burnt ruins

2024-03-24 06:57:00
Early on the 24th, a fire broke out in a house in Noda City, Chiba Prefecture, and one person was found dead in the ruins. Police are currently working to confirm the identity of the occupants of the house as they have not been able to contact them.

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M7.0 earthquake near New Guinea, no fear of tsunami

2024-03-24 06:08:00
According to a message received by the Japan Meteorological Agency from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii, there was a large magnitude 7.0 earthquake with its epicenter near New Guinea at around 5:22 a.m. Japan time on the 24th. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, there is no risk of a tsunami from this earthquake.

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