Social News(2024/05/11)
At least 85 people killed in flooding in Afghanistan due to heavy rains; rescue efforts continue
2024-05-11 23:31:00
Heavy rains have caused flooding in northern Afghanistan, killing at least 85 people. Some people are still missing, and search and rescue operations continue in the area.
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There is a risk of affecting communication satellites, GPS, etc., and there are high expectations for aurora observation.
2024-05-11 23:02:00
Huge explosions on the sun's surface called "solar flares" occurred a total of six times from May 8th to May 10th, creating a "magnetic storm" in which electrically charged particles reach the Earth and disrupt the Earth's magnetic field. has been observed in various places. The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology is calling for caution as communications satellites and GPS may be affected for several days in the future.
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Princess Aiko attends a special exhibition on Heian literature in her first solo public engagement
2024-05-11 22:27:00
Princess Aiko, the eldest daughter of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, attended official duties alone for the first time on the 11th, and visited a special exhibition on Heian literature at the National Archives of Japan in Tokyo.
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Okayama Minami Ward: 5-year-old boy falls into irrigation canal and is transported unconscious and in critical condition
2024-05-11 20:54:00
On the afternoon of the 11th, a 5-year-old boy was found falling into an irrigation canal in Minami Ward, Okayama City, and was taken to a hospital, where he was found to be unconscious and in critical condition. Police are investigating the possibility that the boy may have fallen by mistake.
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Five months after Iceland's eruption, around 3,700 people are still evacuated
2024-05-11 20:41:00
May will mark five months since an eruption occurred last December in Iceland, a northern European country known as one of the world's most volcanic countries with approximately 30 active volcanoes. Approximately 3,700 people are still forced to evacuate due to the intermittent eruptions.
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70kg stick falls onto spectator seats during match at new Hiroshima stadium, no injuries
2024-05-11 20:31:00
On the afternoon of the 11th, during a match of the WE League, a women's domestic soccer league, being held at Hiroshima City's new soccer stadium, a 70 kg stainless steel pole that was approximately 40 meters high fell into the audience seats. It fell to. There were no spectators around and no one was injured.
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There is a risk of impact on communication satellites, GPS, etc., and there are high expectations for aurora observation.
2024-05-11 19:47:00
Huge explosions on the sun's surface called "solar flares" occurred a total of six times from May 8th to May 10th, creating a "magnetic storm" in which electrically charged particles reach the Earth and disrupt the Earth's magnetic field. has been observed in various places. The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology is calling for caution as communications satellites and GPS may be affected for several days in the future.
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Families of abductees hold large-scale gathering, calling for their return to Japan while their parents are still alive
2024-05-11 19:41:00
Families of victims abducted by North Korea held a large gathering in Tokyo, saying that as their families are aging, there is no time left, and that all victims should return to Japan while their parents' generation is still alive. He called for government efforts and North Korea's determination to make this a reality.
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Heavy rain expected from the 12th to the 13th in eastern and northern Japan
2024-05-11 18:39:00
On the 11th, it was sunny and the temperature rose across the country, making it a midsummer day with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius in many places. There is a risk of heavy rain mainly in eastern and northern Japan from the 12th to the 13th, and caution is needed for landslides.
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Kobe's ``Wajima Morning Market'' invited by a shopping district that was once affected by the Great Earthquake
2024-05-11 18:39:00
A business operator that had opened a store on ``Morning Market Street'' in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, opened a ``Morning Market'' in Kobe City.
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Magnetic storm observation due to "solar flare" may affect communications satellites, GPS, etc.
2024-05-11 18:23:00
Huge explosions on the sun's surface called "solar flares" occurred a total of six times from May 8th to May 10th, creating a "magnetic storm" in which electrically charged particles reach the Earth and disrupt the Earth's magnetic field. has been observed in various places. The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology is calling for caution as communications satellites and GPS may be affected for several days in the future.
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At least 50 people killed in flooding in Afghanistan due to heavy rains; rescue efforts continue
2024-05-11 18:09:00
At least 50 people have been killed in flooding caused by heavy rains in northern Afghanistan. Some people are still missing, and search and rescue operations continue in the area.
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Temperatures rise mainly on the Sea of Japan side; elderly people in disaster-stricken areas urged to be careful of heatstroke
2024-05-11 17:26:00
On the 11th, temperatures rose mainly on the Sea of Japan side, and even in the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, it was as hot as early July. In Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, nurses and public health nurses visited elderly people who were sheltering at home or living in temporary housing and warned them to be careful about heatstroke.
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What is the true nature of “impression zombies” that are rampant on SNS? Directly to the poster...
2024-05-11 17:11:00
``Every day is a new story here.'' ``Japan is a very good country.'' Without really understanding the meaning, the man kept posting various things in Japanese on his old Twitter account, X. Impressions = Accounts called "impression zombies" that copy popular posts or post meaningless replies in order to gain a large number of views. When I directly hit the poster, the reality became clear.
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Symposium to discuss achievements and challenges of the jury system 15 years after its start
2024-05-11 16:48:00
Ahead of the 15th anniversary in May of the lay judge system, which allows ordinary people to participate in criminal trial hearings, a symposium was held to discuss the system's achievements and challenges.
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Prime Minister Kishida: “We will further strengthen our efforts to make the Japan-North Korea summit a reality”
2024-05-11 16:33:00
Prime Minister Kishida attended a gathering held by the families of victims abducted by North Korea, and further strengthened his efforts to realize a Japan-North Korea summit meeting in order for all victims to return home as soon as possible. I emphasized the idea that
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Ceremony to commemorate the completion of renovation of a 460m long bench on the coast of Shiga Town, Ishikawa
2024-05-11 15:56:00
Repair work on a 460-meter-long bench on the coast of Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which had been delayed due to the effects of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, was completed, and a commemorative ceremony was held on the 11th.
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Ishikawa Wajima Rice planting in "Shirami no Senmaida" damaged by earthquake
2024-05-11 12:38:00
Rice was planted in some of the rice fields that had been repaired at the tourist attraction "Shirami no Senmaida" in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
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Shakujii redevelopment “Suspension of partial land surrender” canceled Tokyo High Court
2024-05-11 12:37:00
In the redevelopment project underway around Shakujii Koen Station in Nerima Ward, Tokyo, the surrender of some land to the association proceeding with the project was suspended by a decision of the Tokyo District Court, but the Tokyo High Court on the 11th The decision was later reversed and the landowners' claims against the project were dismissed.
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Magnetic storm observation due to "solar flare" may affect communications satellites, GPS, etc.
2024-05-11 11:55:00
Huge explosions on the sun's surface called "solar flares" occurred a total of six times from May 8th to May 10th, creating a "magnetic storm" in which electrically charged particles reach the Earth and disrupt the Earth's magnetic field. has been observed in various places. The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology is calling for caution as communications satellites and GPS may be affected for several days in the future.
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Nasu town couple corpse case mediator re-arrested on suspicion of murder
2024-05-11 11:35:00
It has been revealed that six people who were arrested on suspicion of mutilating the bodies of a couple in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, are suspected of conspiring to kill the couple. The 25-year-old suspect was re-arrested on suspicion of murder. The investigation is proceeding with the aim of filing murder charges against the other suspects.
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Three people have been killed in a series of fires in Kanagawa Prefecture since last night
2024-05-11 10:40:00
In the early hours of the 11th, a fire destroyed four houses in Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama City, and one person was found dead in the house where the fire was believed to have originated, and a man in his 70s who lived in the house next door was confirmed dead. A series of fires occurred in Kanagawa Prefecture from the night of the 10th to the early hours of the 11th, resulting in a total of three deaths.
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Nasu town couple corpse case mediator re-arrested on suspicion of murder
2024-05-11 09:53:00
It has been revealed that six people who were arrested on suspicion of mutilating the bodies of a couple in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, are suspected of conspiring to kill the couple. The 25-year-old suspect was re-arrested on suspicion of murder. The investigation is proceeding with the aim of filing murder charges against the other suspects.
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Chuo Line rapid trains that stop at JR Chuo and Sobu stations resume operation on all lines
2024-05-11 08:17:00
According to JR East, due to the fatal accident, the Chuo Line Rapid Train service between Mitaka Station and Chiba Station and the Chuo Line Rapid Train service between Tokyo Station and Takao Station have been suspended on both the up and down lines. However, operations resumed on all lines around 8 a.m.
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Chiba is flooded with inquiries about recruiting teachers to “take over scholarship repayments”
2024-05-11 07:38:00
In order to secure human resources for teachers, the Chiba Prefecture and Chiba City Boards of Education established a new system to cover all scholarship repayments and solicited applicants. I decided to extend it.
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Victims of a series of robberies in the mountains testify that they were “threatened with a knife”
2024-05-11 07:26:00
Amid a series of incidents in Tochigi, Nagano, and Gunma where cash and other items were stolen by two men who broke into homes in the mountains, one of the victims in Gunma Prefecture responded to an interview and suddenly pulled a hood over his stomach. She revealed the situation at the time, saying that a man pointed a knife at her and threatened to kill her.
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JR Chuo/Sobu station local Chuo Line rapid train operation suspended
2024-05-11 07:18:00
According to JR East, the accident occurred at around 6:36 a.m. on the 11th at Koenji Station, between Mitaka Station and Chiba Station on the Chuo and Sobu Stations, and between Tokyo Station and Takao Station on the Chuo Line Rapid Train. Driving is suspended in both directions due to up and down lines. It is expected that operations will resume around 7:50 a.m.
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Continuous solar flares may affect communication satellites, GPS, etc.
2024-05-11 06:48:00
Huge explosions on the surface of the sun called "solar flares" will occur five times in a row from the 8th to the early hours of the 10th, and electrically charged particles are expected to reach Earth. The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology is calling for caution as it may affect communication satellites and GPS.
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Metal theft by foreigners and others is rapidly increasing mainly in the Kanto region; National Police Agency strengthens countermeasures
2024-05-11 06:30:00
As metal prices soar, cases of metal theft by groups of foreigners are rapidly increasing, mainly in the Kanto region, and the National Police Agency believes that metal theft is also becoming a source of funds for foreigners living in Japan illegally. We plan to take a closer look at the situation and strengthen countermeasures.
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Aichi Prefecture to revoke designation of facility for people with disabilities for “fraudulently claiming compensation”
2024-05-11 05:51:00
In connection with a problem in which a company operating a group home for people with disabilities in Minato Ward, Tokyo, was collecting excessive food costs from users, Aichi Prefecture has announced that the company's offices in the prefecture were fraudulently collecting compensation for welfare services for people with disabilities. We have decided to take administrative action to revoke the designation next month. Furthermore, the city of Nagoya is considering revoking the designation of four business establishments in the city.
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Suspect who acted as intermediary in Tochigi body abandonment case to be re-arrested today on suspicion of murder
2024-05-11 04:50:00
It has been revealed that six people who were arrested on suspicion of mutilating the bodies of a couple in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, are suspected of conspiring to kill them. The 25-year-old suspect who acted as the intermediary will be re-arrested on the 11th on suspicion of murder. The investigation is proceeding with the aim of filing murder charges against the other suspects.
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Landscape gardener arrested for breaking into women's restroom at Akasaka Imperial Palace
2024-05-11 04:31:00
A 28-year-old landscape gardener was arrested for allegedly breaking into the women's toilet at the Akasaka Imperial Estate, where the retired Emperor and his wife and other members of the imperial family live.
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