Social News(2024/04/16)
3-year-old girl dies after falling from room on 20th-30th floor of high-rise apartment in Hiroshima
2024-04-16 22:55:00
Around 6 pm on the 16th, a 3-year-old girl was found collapsed on the premises of a high-rise condominium in Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, and was later confirmed dead. Police suspect that the girl fell from the apartment by mistake, and are investigating the details of what happened at the time.
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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: What support is needed and what are the challenges? From the Mayor’s statement [April 16th]
2024-04-16 22:34:00
On the 16th, Ishikawa Prefecture's "Disaster Countermeasures Headquarters Meeting" was held. Concerning temporary housing, construction has been slow in some areas, and there have been calls for prompt construction. Additionally, there are calls for additional provision as there is not enough temporary housing for the number of residents wishing to move in. We have compiled statements from the heads of six local governments. *Posted in order of presentation.
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Prime Minister Kishida “To compile countermeasures against investment fraud using SNS” by June
2024-04-16 21:52:00
At a meeting with individual investors and others held on the 16th, Prime Minister Kishida mentioned that investment fraud using SNS has been occurring one after another, and expressed his intention to compile comprehensive countermeasures by June this year. I did.
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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical "Red yeast rice" issue: 233 people hospitalized (as of the 15th) Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
2024-04-16 21:49:00
As of the 15th, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has revealed that a total of 233 people were hospitalized as of the 15th due to a problem in which people who took Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's supplements containing red yeast rice developed kidney disease, according to a report from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical. announced that it had become
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Half of people think the false information and misinformation spread on SNS is “correct”
2024-04-16 21:02:00
A research group such as International University announced the results of a survey showing that of those who saw or heard false information or incorrect information spread on SNS etc., roughly half of them answered, "I think it is correct." It has become clear that many people are unaware that this is a mistake, and that it needs to be seen as a problem for society as a whole.
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Ishikawa Suzu special nursing home reopens, residents return for the first time in about 3 months
2024-04-16 20:55:00
A special nursing home in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and many of its residents had moved to other facilities, resumed accepting patients after the water supply was restored, and on the 16th the number of residents increased from 2 to 3. I returned to the facility for the first time in months.
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Sagamihara city council member arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence
2024-04-16 20:52:00
It was learned that a member of the Sagamihara City Council was arrested by the police this month for driving under the influence of alcohol on a city road.
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Ishikawa Oku-Noto area Rice planting area expected to be about 60% of last year
2024-04-16 20:46:00
Ishikawa Prefecture has predicted that the area under rice cultivation in the Oku-Noto region this year will remain at around 60% of last year's level due to the impact of the earthquake.
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Union requests the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to “improve the environment for raising the minimum wage”
2024-04-16 20:29:00
Amid a series of moves to raise wages at a high level during this year's spring labor union, a coalition of labor organizations has requested the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to create an environment in which companies can also raise the minimum wage they pay to workers.
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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force dispatches special security forces to Indo-Pacific region to assist coast guard agencies
2024-04-16 20:11:00
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has announced that it will be dispatching the Special Guard, a special force that responds to suspicious vessels, to the Indo-Pacific region, and will be providing capacity-building support for coast guard agencies in areas such as on-site inspections for the first time. As China's influence increases in the region, it appears that China is aiming to strengthen its relationships with regional countries through assistance.
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Tochigi Nasu Town Two burnt bodies on a riverbed, hands tied with string-like objects
2024-04-16 19:55:00
On the morning of the 16th, two bodies were found in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture. The body was burnt, and according to investigators, something like adhesive tape was wrapped around the body and the hands were tied, leading police to believe that someone had abandoned the body and set it on fire. We are currently confirming his identity and looking into the details of the situation.
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Eight years after the second Kumamoto Earthquake with a magnitude of 7, there is silence in various places.
2024-04-16 19:42:00
The 16th marks eight years since the second magnitude 7 earthquake was observed in the series of Kumamoto earthquakes that claimed 276 lives, including disaster-related deaths. Many people are mourning those who died.
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“Is My Number forcibly linked to accounts?” Inaccurate information is spreading
2024-04-16 19:27:00
Inaccurate information is being spread on the former Twitter account X and the video-sharing app TikTok, claiming that if you do not return the documents, your My Number will be forcibly linked to all your savings accounts and managed by the government. The Digital Agency states that users can choose whether or not to actually link their information, and that they will not be forced to do so, and caution should be taken against inaccurate information.
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My Number New certificate trouble Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications issues administrative guidance to Fujitsu
2024-04-16 19:21:00
A new issue has been confirmed in Takamatsu City where a certificate issuance system for convenience stores using My Number cards is issuing documents for another person. We provided administrative guidance to Fujitsu, the parent company of the operating company.
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Approximately 2,500 cherry trees in full bloom in Sagamihara, Kanagawa [Drone photography]
2024-04-16 19:14:00
At an amusement park in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, cherry blossoms were in full bloom, and visitors were enjoying the park being dyed in spring colors.
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Eight years after the second Kumamoto Earthquake with a magnitude of 7, there is silence in various places.
2024-04-16 19:06:00
The 16th marks eight years since the second magnitude 7 earthquake was observed in the series of Kumamoto earthquakes that claimed 276 lives, including disaster-related deaths. Many people are mourning those who died.
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Two children dead; mother arrested on suspicion of murder; forced suicide? Takasago, Hyogo
2024-04-16 19:02:00
Earlier this month, a 10-year-old boy and a 3-year-old girl were found unconscious in a car in a park in Takasago City, Hyogo Prefecture, and later died. Police said on the 16th that the two were transported from the scene at the time. The mother was arrested on suspicion of murder. In response to the investigation, she stated, ``I thought I would die with her family,'' and police are investigating the incident as a forced suicide attempt.
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Passive smoking “may increase the risk of lung adenocarcinoma in women” National Cancer Institute, etc.
2024-04-16 19:01:00
Groups such as the National Cancer Center investigated the relationship between lung adenocarcinoma, which accounts for the majority of lung cancers in women, and passive smoking, and found that the genetic mutation is different from the type of genetic mutation found in cancer patients who smoke. announced that they may be at increased risk of cancer.
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Ishikawa Nanao Notojima dolphin tour begins, but there is no prospect of rebuilding the island
2024-04-16 18:56:00
Popular "dolphin tours" have begun this month on Noto Island in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and participants are enjoying interacting with dolphins. On the other hand, many tourist facilities and accommodation facilities remain closed, and it is unclear whether the island will ever be rebuilt.
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“I wanted to talk a little more” Parents of university students who died in the Kumamoto earthquake
2024-04-16 18:53:00
On the 16th, eight years after the second magnitude 7 earthquake was observed in the series of Kumamoto earthquakes, the parents of a male college student who died when his apartment collapsed in Minamiaso Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, gave an interview to NHK. , the father spoke of his feelings for his son, saying, ``I finally realized that there is no doubt that what is gone will never be returned.''
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Sendai Aoba Ward Mega solar power plant fire extinguished approximately 22 hours after outbreak
2024-04-16 18:45:00
A fire that broke out at a mega solar power plant on the outskirts of Sendai City on the 15th was extinguished on the morning of the 16th, approximately 22 hours after it started. The fire department said it took a long time to extinguish the fire because it was a large-scale fire and there was a risk of electric shock from water spray.
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Atmospheric instability in western to eastern Japan until the 17th; watch out for lightning strikes and strong gusts
2024-04-16 18:43:00
Due to the effects of cold air in the upper atmosphere, atmospheric conditions have become unstable mainly in western and eastern Japan, causing localized heavy rain. The unstable atmosphere is expected to continue into the 17th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be careful of strong wind gusts that could cause lightning strikes and tornadoes.
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Two burnt bodies found on the riverbed in Nasu Town, Tochigi. Someone may have abandoned them.
2024-04-16 18:01:00
On the morning of the 16th, two bodies were found in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture. The body was burnt, and based on the circumstances at the scene, police believe that someone abandoned the body and set it on fire.They are working to confirm the identity and investigate the details of the situation.
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A large amount of sardines flooded into Hokkaido's Rumoi Port, and the city and others manually collected them.
2024-04-16 17:46:00
At the port of Rumoi City on the Sea of Japan side of Hokkaido, a large number of sardines have been washed up in the shallow water since the beginning of April, and the city is working with port officials to collect them.
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Eight years after the second Kumamoto Earthquake with a magnitude of 7, there is silence in various places.
2024-04-16 17:36:00
The 16th marks eight years since the second magnitude 7 earthquake was observed in the series of Kumamoto earthquakes that claimed 276 lives, including disaster-related deaths. Many people have been mourning the dead since this morning.
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Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress attend the "Japan International Prize" award ceremony in Tokyo
2024-04-16 17:30:00
The award ceremony for the Japan International Prize, which is given to researchers who have made outstanding achievements in the field of science and technology, was held in Tokyo with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress in attendance.
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Sagamihara city council member arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence
2024-04-16 17:24:00
It was learned that a member of the Sagamihara City Council was arrested by the police this month for driving under the influence of alcohol on a city road.
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Amendment bill to the Civil Code to introduce "joint custody" passed at plenary session of the House of Representatives
2024-04-16 17:21:00
The bill to amend the Civil Code, which centered on the introduction of ``joint custody,'' in which both father and mother have custody of their children even after divorce, was passed with a majority of votes from the Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan at the plenary session of the House of Representatives, with some amendments. It was sent to the House of Councilors.
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LINE information leak second administrative guidance to LINE Yahoo Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
2024-04-16 17:17:00
Due to the large-scale information leak of LINE users, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications issued a second administrative guidance to the operating company, LINE Yahoo, on the 16th, citing insufficient measures to prevent recurrence.
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Black smoke in Wakaba Ward, Chiba Is industrial waste burning? Firefighting efforts underway
2024-04-16 17:16:00
According to the fire department, around 3:50 p.m. on the 16th, black smoke was found rising in Takane-cho, Wakaba-ku, Chiba City, and five fire trucks and other vehicles are currently working to extinguish the fire. The burning material appears to be industrial waste, and so far, there are no reports of any injuries.
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Takasaki City to abolish Type 4 level crossing without gates and alarms after girl's death
2024-04-16 16:59:00
In response to an accident in which a 9-year-old girl was hit and killed by a train at a railroad crossing in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, Takasaki City plans to abolish all "Class 4 railroad crossings" that do not have the same barrier and alarm as the site. I decided.
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SMILE-UP. Former Johnny's office fan club to be branched off in summer
2024-04-16 16:53:00
"SMILE-UP.", which changed its name from Johnny's Jimusho in response to sexual assault scandals by its founder, is planning to spin off the fan clubs of talents who have transferred to a new company that handles management, etc., by the summer of this year. announced a policy to promote independence. "SMILE-UP." will not be involved in the management of the new company.
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Amendment bill to the Civil Code to introduce "joint custody" passed at plenary session of the House of Representatives
2024-04-16 16:44:00
The bill to amend the Civil Code, which centered on the introduction of ``joint custody,'' in which both father and mother have custody of their children even after divorce, was passed with a majority of votes from the Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan at the plenary session of the House of Representatives, with some amendments. It was sent to the House of Councilors.
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Active judge to sue the country in an unusual case: “Reduction in remuneration due to transfer is unconstitutional”
2024-04-16 16:31:00
An active judge at the Tsu District Court claims that his salary has actually been reduced due to relocation due to disparities in the payment rate of regional allowances, which violates the Constitution, which prohibits reductions in judges' remuneration. has announced that it plans to file a lawsuit against the government to demand payment of the reduced amount. It is unusual for an active judge to litigate a case against the state.
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Two junior high school students involved in a fall that resulted in the death of a university student. Did they also steal money from another man?
2024-04-16 16:13:00
In February this year, three junior high school students were arrested in Osaka for allegedly threatening a male university student and causing him to fall from a building. Police believe that two of the students assaulted another male student and then killed him. We reported the child to a child welfare center because he was stealing cash.
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[Breaking News] Two burnt bodies found on the riverbed in Nasu Town, Tochigi. Is this an incident?
2024-04-16 16:04:00
On the morning of the 16th, two people were found dead in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, and the police suspect that they were involved in the incident because the bodies were burnt, and are working to confirm their identities and investigate the details of the circumstances.
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LINE information leak second administrative guidance to LINE Yahoo Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
2024-04-16 15:54:00
Due to the large-scale information leakage issue involving LINE users, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications issued a second administrative guidance to the operating company, LINE Yahoo, on the 16th, citing insufficient measures to prevent recurrence.
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US object released into space did not burn up in the atmosphere and hit a house directly NASA
2024-04-16 15:50:00
NASA announced on the 15th that a metal object ejected into space from the International Space Station did not burn up in the atmosphere and partially hit a house in the southern state of Florida. did. There were no injuries, so NASA is conducting a detailed analysis of the cause.
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Suspect arrested in pure gold tea bowl theft case: ``I owed money'' - was he trying to exchange it for cash?
2024-04-16 15:20:00
According to an interview with investigators, the suspect who was arrested in the case where a gold bowl worth approximately 10 million yen was stolen from a department store in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, told investigators that he owed money. Understood. About an hour after leaving the department store, he took it to a store where he bought it, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of the incident, as they believe it was intended to be exchanged for cash.
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Takasaki City to abolish Type 4 level crossing without gates and alarms after girl's death
2024-04-16 15:13:00
In response to an accident in which a 9-year-old girl was hit and killed by a train at a railroad crossing in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, Takasaki City plans to abolish all "Class 4 railroad crossings" that do not have the same barrier and alarm as the site. I decided.
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A visually impaired person with a guide dog is refused boarding on the “Cat Bus” in Aichi
2024-04-16 15:11:00
Last month, it was discovered that a visually impaired person with a guide dog was being refused a ride in a vehicle modeled after a cat bus that runs at Expo Aichi Commemorative Park in Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture. Governor Omura of Aichi Prefecture said that there was a ``lack of awareness'' and that he had instructed them to change their response.
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“Considering countermeasures against false and misinformation, including impersonation of candidates” Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications
2024-04-16 15:09:00
Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto announced his intention to consider countermeasures against false and misinformation, including impersonation of candidates, in light of the fact that there are cases of false information circulating on SNS during elections overseas. .
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Recommends consideration of “determining insurance coverage based on cost-effectiveness assessment of pharmaceuticals” Fiscal Council
2024-04-16 15:00:00
An advisory body to the Minister of Finance, which discusses the state of the country's budget, will assess the cost-effectiveness of drugs and decide whether to cover them by insurance, in order to curb the growth in medical costs as the number of expensive drugs increases. We recommended that the introduction of a system should be considered.
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Tochigi tiger attack on zookeeper, former zookeeper, etc. given summary fine
2024-04-16 14:59:00
A year ago, three zookeepers were seriously injured when three zookeepers were attacked by a tiger at Nasu Safari Park in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, and the former zookeeper who had taken care of the tiger the day before had left the tiger in the path. As of the 16th, he was formally indicted, and the court issued a summary order with a fine of 500,000 yen.
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Local government officials who responded to the Kumamoto earthquake Ishikawa Damage assessment survey in Wajima
2024-04-16 14:37:00
The 16th marks eight years since the second magnitude 7 earthquake was observed in the series of Kumamoto earthquakes that claimed 276 lives, including disaster-related deaths. On the 16th, local government officials in Kumamoto Prefecture who were responding to the earthquake conducted an investigation to determine damage to homes in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Support subsidy system Prime Minister Kishida “does not require new burdens from the people”
2024-04-16 14:11:00
Regarding the introduction of a "support subsidy system" to secure financial resources to combat the declining birthrate, Prime Minister Kishida reiterated his understanding that the social security burden rate will not increase and that it will not require new burdens from the people. I asked for it.
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Two junior high school students involved in a fall that resulted in the death of a university student. Did they also steal money from another man?
2024-04-16 13:40:00
In February this year, three junior high school students were arrested in Osaka for allegedly threatening a male university student and causing him to fall from a building. Police believe that two of the students assaulted another male student and then killed him. We reported the child to a child welfare center because he was stealing cash.
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Saga prefecture governor “will not accept new burden” regarding nuclear waste final disposal site
2024-04-16 13:30:00
Regarding the selection of the final disposal site for so-called "nuclear waste," three organizations in Genkai Town, Saga Prefecture, have submitted a petition to the town council requesting them to participate in the first stage "literature survey." Governor Yoshiyoshi Yamaguchi said on the 16th that he has no intention of accepting new burdens, given that a nuclear power plant is located within the prefecture.
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LINE information leak policy for second administrative guidance to LINE Yahoo Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications
2024-04-16 13:19:00
In response to the large-scale information leak of LINE users, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto has announced that he will issue a second administrative guidance to the operating company, LINE Yahoo, based on the Telecommunications Business Act.
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Unable to board the aircraft due to “unable to confirm actual electric wheelchair battery”
2024-04-16 12:57:00
In April, when a passenger in an electric wheelchair attempted to board a Peach Aviation aircraft at Naha Airport in Okinawa Prefecture, it was discovered that he was unable to board because the actual battery could not be identified. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has notified airline companies that the battery can be confirmed through documentation or verbal declaration.
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Eight years after the second Kumamoto Earthquake with a magnitude of 7, there is silence in various places.
2024-04-16 12:50:00
The 16th marks eight years since the second magnitude 7 earthquake was observed in the series of Kumamoto earthquakes that claimed 276 lives, including disaster-related deaths. Many people have been mourning the dead since this morning.
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Health, Labor and Welfare Minister plans to compile concrete measures by the end of the year regarding the problem of uneven distribution of doctors
2024-04-16 12:45:00
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Takemi has decided to address the issue of the uneven distribution of doctors, which is concentrated in urban areas and shortages in rural hospitals, and will consider things including allocating the number of doctors to each region, and will take concrete measures by the end of this year. We have presented our ideas for organizing.
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Kumamoto Earthquake: 8 years since the second seismic intensity 7 observation: Efforts to convey memories and lessons learned
2024-04-16 12:21:00
The 16th marks eight years since the second magnitude 7 earthquake was observed in the series of Kumamoto earthquakes that claimed 276 lives, including disaster-related deaths. As infrastructure restoration progresses in the disaster-stricken areas, efforts to convey the memories and lessons of the earthquake are becoming increasingly important.
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Eight years after the second Kumamoto Earthquake with a magnitude of 7, there is silence in various places.
2024-04-16 12:05:00
It has been eight years since the second earthquake with an intensity of 7 occurred in the series of Kumamoto earthquakes. Many people have been mourning the dead since this morning.
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Takasaki City to abolish Type 4 level crossing without gates and alarms after girl's death
2024-04-16 11:45:00
In response to an accident in which a 9-year-old girl was hit and killed by a train at a railroad crossing in the city, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, plans to abolish all "Class 4 railroad crossings" that do not have the same barriers and alarms as the site. I decided.
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Western to Eastern Japan: Atmosphere will be unstable through the 17th, be careful of lightning, tornadoes, etc.
2024-04-16 11:35:00
Due to the influence of cold air in the upper atmosphere, the atmospheric conditions are unstable, mainly in western and eastern Japan, and there are some places where it is raining. The unstable atmosphere is expected to continue into the 17th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be careful of strong wind gusts that could cause lightning strikes and tornadoes.
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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry: Putting nuclear fuel into Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant: ``Safety comes first''
2024-04-16 11:30:00
At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on the 16th, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Saito stated that TEPCO has begun work to introduce nuclear fuel into the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata Prefecture as part of the inspection necessary for restarting the plant. The company gave detailed explanations to the local community and society, and expressed the idea that safety should be given top priority.
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The Fair Trade Commission investigates whether Google unfairly restricts LINE Yahoo's advertising business
2024-04-16 09:32:00
The Fair Trade Commission has accused Google, which has an overwhelming share of the internet advertising distribution business called "search-linked", of unfairly restricting the business of its rival LINE Yahoo. I found out that they were starting an investigation. According to people involved, Google has acknowledged the facts and submitted a plan to ensure that it will not happen again.
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Eight years after the Kumamoto Earthquake, parents of a university student who died in the main shock's landslide pray.
2024-04-16 07:32:00
The parents of a university student who died in a large-scale landslide caused by the main shock of the Kumamoto Earthquake eight years ago visited a site near the site in Minamiaso Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, and offered prayers at the time of the earthquake.
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Western Japan to Eastern Japan: Atmosphere unstable from the 17th; watch out for lightning strikes, tornadoes, etc.
2024-04-16 07:00:00
Due to the effects of cold air in the upper atmosphere, the atmospheric conditions from western to eastern Japan have become extremely unstable, causing rain to fall over a wide area. The unstable atmosphere is expected to continue into the 17th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be careful of strong wind gusts that could cause lightning strikes and tornadoes.
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Kumamoto Earthquake: 8 years since the second seismic intensity 7 observation: Efforts to convey memories and lessons learned
2024-04-16 04:01:00
The 16th marks eight years since the second magnitude 7 earthquake was observed in the series of Kumamoto earthquakes that claimed 276 lives, including disaster-related deaths. As infrastructure restoration progresses in the disaster-stricken areas, efforts to convey the memories and lessons of the earthquake are becoming increasingly important.
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