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Social News(2024/03/31)


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Supporting Wajima lacquerware artisans affected by the disaster: Transfer of tools donated from all over the country

2024-03-31 20:46:00
In order to support the Wajima lacquer artisans affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, various tools were donated from all over the country, and a handover event was held in Wajima City.

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“Six people became unwell after consuming Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s red yeast rice product” Taiwanese media

2024-03-31 20:36:00
Taiwanese media has reported that the number of people who have become ill after consuming products made from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice has increased to six.

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Food prices continue to rise in the new fiscal year starting tomorrow. How will public pension and medical insurance change?

2024-03-31 19:31:00
On April 1st, food price increases are likely to continue into the new fiscal year. In addition, changes will be made to systems such as public pensions and public medical insurance. What kind of impact does it have on our lives?

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical red yeast rice problem: On-site inspection of factory to check equipment, manufacturing process, etc.

2024-03-31 19:28:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and Wakayama Prefecture announced on the 31st, based on the Food Sanitation Act, that the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and Wakayama Prefecture have decided to issue a health food product containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice that has caused kidney disease. We conducted an on-site inspection at the factory.

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Ishikawa Wajima A quarter of the disaster prevention administrative radio system was unusable after the earthquake, and residents were not informed.

2024-03-31 18:58:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, it was discovered that a quarter of the disaster prevention administrative radio systems were out of service after the earthquake, and residents were not informed. Residents have voiced their confusion, and experts say, ``Many residents think that information is delivered through the disaster prevention administrative radio system.We will inform them of the fact that it is no longer available and ask them to secure another means of collecting information.'' We should call for this," he said.

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JR Nemuro Line Furano-Shintoku final service today Many people say goodbye to the railway

2024-03-31 18:49:00
Due to a decrease in the number of users, the section between Furano Station and Shintoku Station on the JR Nemuro Line will be discontinued after the night of the 31st. Many residents and railway fans who regret the discontinued line gathered at Furano Station and bid farewell to the railway.

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Kanto-Koshin: Summer weather in various parts of the country, with temperatures reaching the highest in March in central Tokyo

2024-03-31 18:46:00
On the 31st, the Kanto-Koshin region was sunny and the temperature rose, making it a summer day with temperatures exceeding 25 degrees Celsius in various places, and the temperature in central Tokyo and other areas was the highest in March since statistics began.

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Ishikawa Wajima The soup kitchen that restaurant owners and others have been running for three months ends today.

2024-03-31 18:29:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, local restaurant owners and others have been running a soup kitchen for three months, which ended on March 31st.

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JR Nemuro Line Furano-Shintoku final service today Many people say goodbye to the railway

2024-03-31 18:02:00
Due to a decrease in the number of users, the section between Furano Station and Shintoku Station on the JR Nemuro Line will be discontinued after the night of the 31st. Many residents and railway fans who regret the discontinued line gathered at Furano Station and bid farewell to the railway.

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A hotel in Kurobe, Toyama to be used as a secondary evacuation center will end accepting guests today

2024-03-31 17:34:00
The hotel in Kurobe City, Toyama Prefecture, which was used as a secondary evacuation center by the people of Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, who were affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, has closed on March 31st, and some people have moved to their next temporary home. I left for etc.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical red yeast rice issue: Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and prefecture conduct on-site inspection at factory in Wakayama Prefecture

2024-03-31 16:47:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and Wakayama Prefecture announced on the 31st that a factory in Kinokawa City, Wakayama Prefecture, based on the Food Sanitation Act, has confirmed that people who ingested health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice have developed kidney disease. We conducted an on-site inspection.

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JR Nemuro Line Furano - Shintoku Last service today, stations along the line are crowded

2024-03-31 16:43:00
Due to a decrease in the number of users, the section between Furano Station and Shintoku Station on the JR Nemuro Line will be discontinued for the final time on the night of the 31st, and stations along the line and their surrounding areas will be crowded with local residents and railway fans. It's busy.

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A vehicle that was used as a dining car in the Showa era was relocated from Aomori and unveiled in Chiba

2024-03-31 14:43:00
The train, which was used as a dining car in the Showa era and was stored in Aomori Prefecture, was relocated to a railway park in Isumi City, Chiba Prefecture, and on the 31st, many railway fans gathered for its unveiling.

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Suzu Ishikawa Voluntary evacuation center for disaster victims to be closed and used as worker accommodation

2024-03-31 13:49:00
In Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, securing housing for workers is an issue ahead of public-funded demolition and removal of buildings damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. After the earthquake, it was decided that the facility, which had been one of the voluntary evacuation centers for disaster victims, would be used as worker accommodation, and the facility will be closed as a voluntary evacuation center on March 31st.

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“Three people feel unwell after ingesting Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s red yeast rice product” Taiwanese media

2024-03-31 13:25:00
Taiwanese media reported that the number of people who became ill after consuming products made from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice has increased to three.

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``Meguro River Cherry Blossom Festival'' Sales of specialty products from the Noto Peninsula and support for disaster-stricken areas

2024-03-31 13:22:00
One day marks three months since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and at an event held in Tokyo, booths selling products from the disaster area were set up, and many people were buying them.

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``Abare Festival'' to be held to raise funds for restoration of damage caused by Noto Peninsula earthquake

2024-03-31 13:16:00
After the Noto Peninsula earthquake damaged a company that makes lanterns and mikoshi called ``Kiriko'' used in the traditional ``Abare Festival'' in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, local people decided to cover the costs necessary for restoration. We are aiming to raise funds through crowdfunding and hold the festival.

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The high school soccer team in Nanao, Ishikawa, which was affected by the disaster, returns to their hometown from their evacuation destination in Toyama Prefecture.

2024-03-31 11:52:00
The soccer team of a high school in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, who had evacuated to Toyama Prefecture after their school was damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, will return to their hometown on the 31st, expressing gratitude to the residents of the guesthouse where they spent about two months. I told you.

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Temperatures are rising in the Kanto-Koshin region, and people are already taking measures such as hydration even on summer days

2024-03-31 11:49:00
On the 31st, it was sunny in Kanto-Koshin, and the temperature has been rising since the morning, with some places already having temperatures of over 25 degrees Celsius. Your body is not used to the heat this time of year, so please be more conscious than usual and take measures such as staying hydrated.

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HPV vaccination costs for men will be fully subsidized by Tokyo's Shinagawa Ward from tomorrow

2024-03-31 11:32:00
From April 1st, Tokyo's Shinagawa Ward will fully subsidize the cost of the HPV vaccine, which is used to prevent uterine cancer, as it is effective in preventing cancer in men as well. Ta.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical red yeast rice problem: On-site inspection at factory in Wakayama Prefecture

2024-03-31 10:22:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and Wakayama Prefecture announced on the morning of the 31st that the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and Wakayama Prefecture had decided to issue a medical report to Kinokawa City, Wakayama Prefecture, based on the Food Sanitation Act, regarding the issue of people who ingested health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developing kidney disease. We entered the factory for an on-site inspection.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical red yeast rice problem: On-site inspection at factory in Wakayama Prefecture

2024-03-31 09:47:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and Wakayama Prefecture announced on the morning of the 31st that the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and Wakayama Prefecture had decided to issue a medical report to Kinokawa City, Wakayama Prefecture, based on the Food Sanitation Act, regarding the issue of people who ingested health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developing kidney disease. We entered the factory for an on-site inspection.

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: ``Voluntary evacuation center'' Suzu City unable to obtain details for about two weeks

2024-03-31 08:10:00
Tomorrow (April 1st) marks 3 months since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. In the disaster-stricken areas, many ``voluntary evacuation shelters'' operated by local residents were set up in addition to evacuation shelters designated by local governments, but some local governments were unable to grasp the situation in detail for about two weeks after the earthquake. The issue is now how to prevent delays in understanding the situation.

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical to inspect factory in Wakayama Prefecture today due to red yeast rice issue

2024-03-31 06:40:00
Due to an issue where people who ingested health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developed kidney disease, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare announced on the 30th that a factory in Osaka that manufactured the red yeast rice ingredient would be closed. We conducted an on-site inspection. On the 31st, they will conduct an on-site inspection at a factory in Wakayama Prefecture that has taken over production from this factory, and are expected to proceed with checking the relocated manufacturing equipment.

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