Social News(2024/06/03)
Kanto-Koshin Intermittent heavy rain Be careful of landslides and flooding
2024-06-03 23:19:00
The atmospheric conditions in the Kanto-Koshin region are extremely unstable due to the effects of cold air and low pressure in the sky, and heavy rain is falling intermittently. There is a risk of heavy rain accompanied by thunder into the early hours of the 4th, so please be careful of landslides and flooding of low-lying areas.
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Mayor of Nagasaki does not send invitation to Israel for peace prayer ceremony on Atomic Bomb Day
2024-06-03 22:41:00
Regarding the peace memorial ceremony to be held on the day of the Nagasaki atomic bombing this year, Mayor Suzuki of Nagasaki City has announced that he will not be sending an invitation to the Israeli ambassador to Japan at this time. The company explains that it took into consideration the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, where Israel continues to carry out military operations, and international public opinion.
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Liberal Democratic Party proposes to Prime Minister Kishida to consider legislation for ``active cyber defense''
2024-06-03 22:20:00
The Liberal Democratic Party proposed to Prime Minister Kishida that he proceed with the study of legislation aimed at introducing "active cyber defense," which takes countermeasures before a cyber attack occurs.
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Approximately 350,000 names and addresses of Waseda University students are now available for viewing.
2024-06-03 21:39:00
It has been discovered that approximately 350,000 names and email addresses of users, including current students and alumni, were visible to each other on Waseda University's system for managing student IDs. As the cause was caused by an error in the system settings, the university changed the settings to prevent viewing, and apologized to the users.
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45% of Japanese overseas “feel lonely” Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides support in first survey
2024-06-03 21:28:00
In the first survey conducted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japanese people living overseas to understand the reality of loneliness and isolation, 45% of the respondents said they felt lonely. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will work with NPOs and other organizations to provide detailed support, including strengthening consultation systems.
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Kyushu and Yamaguchi prefectures proposed as evacuation destinations from Okinawa for the first time by the national government in preparation for emergencies
2024-06-03 21:07:00
Regarding the protection of citizens in the event of a predicted armed attack, the national government has requested each prefecture in Kyushu and Yamaguchi Prefecture to make an initial plan to accept evacuations from Okinawa Prefecture, and has also requested that one of the future drills be carried out. As a hypothetical, we have shown for the first time a concrete combination of the municipalities in Okinawa Prefecture that will evacuate and the prefectures that will receive them.
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Inappropriate content of TV Tokyo police program The then production director was punished
2024-06-03 20:50:00
Due to the issue of inappropriate content such as misleading composition in a program broadcast by TV Tokyo, the company announced that the then production director was given a pay cut, and president Ichiro Ishikawa would voluntarily return part of his compensation. Did.
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Approximately 30% of childcare facilities do not have visibility under new standards for placement of childcare workers
2024-06-03 20:48:00
This fiscal year, the government partially revised the standards for the placement of childcare workers for children aged 3 to 5, but approximately 30% of childcare facilities are unable to staff their childcare workers according to the new standards and do not know when they will be able to implement the new standards. The results of a private survey have been compiled.
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The remains of a man from Saga Prefecture who died in Siberian internment were identified as being returned.
2024-06-03 20:00:00
After the end of the war, the remains of a Japanese man who died while being interned in Siberia were found to be that of a man from Saga Prefecture through DNA testing, and were returned to his bereaved family on the 3rd.
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5 automakers and other companies “fraudulent in performance tests” Partial suspension of shipments
2024-06-03 19:58:00
In response to a series of fraudulent acts by companies such as Daihatsu Motor Corporation in obtaining type designations necessary for mass production of automobiles and engines, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism ordered companies to investigate whether there were any similar cases. It has been revealed that five companies, including manufacturers, have reported that there was fraud in car performance tests. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has instructed three companies, Toyota Motor Corporation, Mazda Motor Corporation, and Yamaha Motor Corporation, which have been found to be involved in fraud in the models they currently produce, to suspend some shipments.
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One month until new banknotes are issued for the first time in 20 years Some industries are unable to update the banknotes in time
2024-06-03 19:20:00
There is only one month left in three days until the first new banknotes in 20 years are issued. According to the Ministry of Finance, the update work is expected to be completed at most financial institutions' ATMs and cash registers at major convenience stores by the time the issue begins, but it is expected that there will be cases in which the update will not be completed in time depending on the industry.
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Tohoku and Kanto-Koshin: Locally heavy rain; be careful of landslides
2024-06-03 18:54:00
Due to the effects of cold air and low pressure in the upper atmosphere, the atmospheric conditions in Tohoku and Kanto-Koshin have become extremely unstable, causing localized heavy rain. Heavy rain is expected to fall in the Kanto-Koshin region late on the night of the 3rd, and areas that experienced heavy rain on the 2nd should be careful of landslides.
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33 years after the large pyroclastic flow at Unzen and Mt. Fugen in Nagasaki, commemorating the victims
2024-06-03 18:54:00
Three days marks the 33rd anniversary of the massive pyroclastic flow at Mt. Fugen in Unzen, Nagasaki Prefecture, which killed 43 people. In Shimabara City, which suffered heavy damage, the mayor and other related parties laid flowers at the memorial monument and paid homage to the victims from the morning.
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5 automakers and other companies “fraudulent in performance tests” Partial suspension of shipments
2024-06-03 18:34:00
In response to a series of fraudulent acts by companies such as Daihatsu Motor Corporation in obtaining type designations necessary for mass production of automobiles and engines, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism ordered companies to investigate whether there were any similar cases. It has been revealed that five companies, including manufacturers, have reported that there was fraud in car performance tests. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has instructed three companies, Toyota Motor Corporation, Mazda Motor Corporation, and Yamaha Motor Corporation, which have been found to be involved in fraud in the models they currently produce, to suspend some shipments.
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Drama “Sexy Tanaka-san” Shogakukan releases special investigation report
2024-06-03 18:29:00
The original author of the TV drama ``Sexy Tanaka-san'' passed away in January this year after revealing that he had a difference of opinion with the production team, and the author's intentions were communicated to the drama production team. On the 3rd, Shogakukan released a report by its internal special investigation committee. Since the contract had not been concluded until the drama began broadcasting, we recommended that the contract be put into writing as soon as possible.
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A 50-year-old male promotion bureau employee is injured after being attacked by a bear in a mountain forest in Uryu Town, Hokkaido.
2024-06-03 18:19:00
On the afternoon of the 3rd, a male employee in his 50s of the Hokkaido Prefectural Promotion Bureau was attacked by a bear in a mountain forest in Uryu Town, Hokkaido, sustaining injuries to his shoulder and other areas. The employee's injuries are not life-threatening, and police and other personnel are on alert and are investigating the situation in detail.
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Supreme Court to hand down judgment on July 3rd regarding sterilization under old eugenics protection law
2024-06-03 17:51:00
The Grand Bench of the Supreme Court has decided to hand down a ruling on July 3 regarding a case in which people who were forced to undergo sterilization due to disabilities or other reasons under the old Eugenics Protection Act are seeking compensation from the state. .
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Tohoku and Kanto-Koshin: Locally heavy rain; be careful of landslides
2024-06-03 17:50:00
Due to the effects of cold air and low pressure in the upper atmosphere, the atmospheric conditions in Tohoku and Kanto-Koshin have become extremely unstable, causing localized heavy rain. Heavy rain is expected to fall in the Kanto-Koshin region late on the night of the 3rd, and areas that experienced heavy rain on the 2nd should be careful of landslides.
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[Earthquake] Seismic intensity 5+ in Suzu, Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, 1 person seriously injured, 5 buildings collapsed
2024-06-03 17:34:00
On the morning of the 3rd, there was a magnitude 6.0 earthquake with its epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and shaking with a seismic intensity of 5+ was observed in Ishikawa Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be careful about shaking with a maximum seismic intensity of 5 or higher for the next week or so. As of 5 p.m., damage to buildings has been confirmed in Wajima City, including the collapse of five buildings, including homes. In addition, a woman in her 60s who tried to get out of bed in Tsubata Town fell and was seriously injured.
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[Earthquake] Seismic intensity 5+ in Suzu, Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, 1 person seriously injured, 5 buildings collapsed
2024-06-03 17:03:00
On the morning of the 3rd, there was a magnitude 6.0 earthquake with its epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and shaking with a seismic intensity of 5+ was observed in Ishikawa Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be careful about shaking with a maximum seismic intensity of 5 or higher for the next week or so. As of 2:00 p.m., one person in Tsubata Town was seriously injured in the earthquake, and five buildings, including homes, had collapsed in Wajima City. All of the buildings that collapsed had been damaged in the New Year's Day earthquake.
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Liberal Democratic Party recommends countermeasures to the Prime Minister regarding the issue of “fake advertisements impersonating celebrities”
2024-06-03 17:01:00
Amidst a series of cases of damage caused by false advertisements on SNS impersonating celebrities, the Liberal Democratic Party has proposed to Prime Minister Kishida that the current laws and regulations be used to prohibit the publication of celebrities in advertisements without their consent. did.
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5 automakers and other companies “fraudulent in performance tests” Partial suspension of shipments
2024-06-03 16:56:00
In response to a series of fraudulent acts by companies such as Daihatsu Motor Corporation in obtaining type designations necessary for the mass production of automobiles and engines, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism ordered each company to investigate whether there were any similar cases. It has been revealed that five companies have reported fraud in car performance tests. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has instructed Toyota Motor Corporation, Mazda Motor Corporation, and Yamaha Motor Corporation, which are currently producing vehicle models, to suspend some shipments.
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Saitama Metropolitan Expressway accident that killed 3 people; identities of 3 people announced Metropolitan Police Department
2024-06-03 16:55:00
The Metropolitan Police Department announced on the 3rd the identities of the three people who died last month when a large truck crashed into a traffic jam on the Metropolitan Expressway in Saitama Prefecture.
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“I’m grateful” and “It’s not enough” Fixed tax reduction of 40,000 yen… What is its effect?
2024-06-03 16:30:00
"Fixed tax reduction" will be implemented from this month. Sales have started at department stores and other places, but people on the streets and posts on social media are saying, ``It's better than nothing, but it's likely to run out soon because of high prices.'' ``A small tax cut isn't enough.'' What kind of effect will it have? We also asked experts.
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5 automakers and other companies report “fraud in performance tests” to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
2024-06-03 16:08:00
In response to a series of fraudulent acts by companies such as Daihatsu Motor Corporation in obtaining type designations necessary for the mass production of automobiles and engines, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism ordered each company to investigate whether there were any similar cases. It has been revealed that five companies have reported fraud in car performance tests. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has instructed Toyota Motor Corporation, Mazda Motor Corporation, and Yamaha Motor Corporation, which are currently producing vehicle models, to suspend some shipments.
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[Earthquake] Seismic intensity 5+ in Suzu, Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, 1 person seriously injured, 5 houses collapsed
2024-06-03 15:49:00
On the morning of the 3rd, there was a magnitude 6.0 earthquake with its epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and shaking with a seismic intensity of 5+ was observed in Ishikawa Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be careful about shaking with a maximum seismic intensity of 5 or higher for the next week or so. As of 2:00 p.m., one person in Tsubata Town was seriously injured in the earthquake, and five buildings, including homes, had collapsed in Wajima City. All of the buildings that collapsed had been damaged in the New Year's Day earthquake.
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Today marks 33 years since the Great Pyroclastic Flow at Unzen and Mt. Fugen in Nagasaki, commemorating the victims.
2024-06-03 15:35:00
Three days marks the 33rd anniversary of the massive pyroclastic flow at Mt. Fugen in Unzen, Nagasaki Prefecture, which killed 43 people. In Shimabara City, which suffered heavy damage, the mayor and other related parties paid tribute to the victims by laying flowers at the memorial monument in the morning.
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A Chinese person painted graffiti on Yasukuni Shrine with a spray can to create a “toilet”
2024-06-03 15:31:00
Graffiti in red paint was found on a stone pillar at Yasukuni Shrine in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the incident as a case of vandalism. Images of the person who made the graffiti have been posted on Chinese social media, and according to investigators, it appears that the person has already left the country.
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[Earthquake] Seismic intensity 5+ in Suzu, Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, 1 person seriously injured, 5 houses collapsed
2024-06-03 15:08:00
On the morning of the 3rd, there was a magnitude 6.0 earthquake with its epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and shaking with a seismic intensity of 5+ was observed in Ishikawa Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be careful about shaking with a maximum seismic intensity of 5 or higher for the next week or so. As of 11 a.m., one person in Tsubata Town was seriously injured in the earthquake, and five buildings, including homes, had collapsed in Wajima City. All of the buildings that collapsed had been damaged in the New Year's Day earthquake.
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Five companies, including automakers, reported “fraud in performance tests” to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
2024-06-03 14:09:00
In response to a series of fraudulent acts by companies such as Daihatsu Motor Corporation in obtaining model designations necessary for mass production of automobiles and engines, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism ordered each company to investigate whether there were any similar cases, and Toyota Motor Corporation , Mazda, Yamaha Motor, Honda, and Suzuki were found to have reported irregularities in car performance tests.
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[Earthquake] Seismic intensity 5+ in Suzu, Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, 1 person seriously injured, 5 houses collapsed
2024-06-03 13:17:00
On the morning of the 3rd, there was a magnitude 6.0 earthquake with its epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and shaking with a seismic intensity of 5+ was observed in Ishikawa Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be careful about shaking with a maximum seismic intensity of 5 or higher for the next week or so. As of 11 a.m., one person in Tsubata Town was seriously injured in the earthquake, and five buildings, including homes, had collapsed in Wajima City. All of the buildings that collapsed had been damaged in the New Year's Day earthquake.
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Two Self-Defense Force F35A fighter jets make an emergency landing at Aomori Airport, closing the runway for about 20 minutes
2024-06-03 13:02:00
Just before 9 a.m. on the 3rd, two Self-Defense Force F35A fighter jets made emergency landings one after another at Aomori Airport, closing the runway for approximately 20 minutes. The pilot was not injured, and the Self-Defense Forces are currently investigating the situation.
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Hiroshima: Registration of Atomic Bomb Victims begins
2024-06-03 12:52:00
Work began on June 3rd to add the names of the atomic bomb survivors who died in the past year to the ``Atomic Bomb Victims List'' that will be placed in the cenotaph during the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Day Peace Memorial Ceremony on August 6th. I did.
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JR Chuo Line Rapid Service resumes operation
2024-06-03 12:48:00
JR Chuo Line rapid trains had been suspended between Tokyo Station and Takao Station due to an accident involving people, but operations resumed around 12:15 p.m.
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Tohoku and Kanto-Koshin: Sudden weather changes may occur; be careful of landslides
2024-06-03 12:30:00
Due to the effects of cold air and low pressure in the upper atmosphere, atmospheric conditions will become extremely unstable in the Tohoku and Kanto-Koshin regions, with heavy rain expected late into the night of the 3rd. In areas such as the Kanto region, the ground may be loose in some areas due to the rain on the 2nd, so please be careful of landslides.
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``Radio Day'' commemorative ceremony recognizes individuals and organizations that have contributed to information and communications, etc.
2024-06-03 12:09:00
A ceremony commemorating Radio Day on June 1st was held in Tokyo, and individuals and organizations that contributed to the development of information communications and broadcasting were recognized.
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[Earthquake] Seismic intensity 5+ in Suzu, Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, 1 person seriously injured, 5 houses collapsed
2024-06-03 12:09:00
On the morning of the 3rd, there was a magnitude 6.0 earthquake with its epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and shaking with a seismic intensity of 5+ was observed in Ishikawa Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be careful about shaking with a maximum seismic intensity of 5 or higher for the next week or so. As of 11 a.m., one person in Tsubata Town was seriously injured in the earthquake, and five buildings, including homes, had collapsed in Wajima City. All of the buildings that collapsed had been damaged in the New Year's Day earthquake.
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Today marks 33 years since the Great Pyroclastic Flow at Unzen and Mt. Fugen in Nagasaki, commemorating the victims.
2024-06-03 11:56:00
Three days marks the 33rd anniversary of the massive pyroclastic flow at Mt. Fugen in Unzen, Nagasaki Prefecture, which killed 43 people. In Shimabara City, which suffered heavy damage, the mayor and other related parties paid tribute to the victims by laying flowers at the memorial monument in the morning.
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JR Chuo Line Rapid Tokyo-Takao up and down service suspended
2024-06-03 11:54:00
JR Chuo Line rapid trains have suspended operation on the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Takao Station due to an accident that occurred at Kokubunji Station in Tokyo just after 11:30 a.m. According to JR East, operations are expected to resume around 12:30 p.m.
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[Ishikawa seismic intensity 5+] Japan Meteorological Agency ``Increased risk of falling rocks, landslides, etc.''
2024-06-03 11:39:00
On the morning of the 3rd, an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 5 or higher was observed in Wajima City and Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture.The Japan Meteorological Agency warned that the risk of falling rocks and landslides was increasing in the areas where the shaking was strong, and that there was a risk of future seismic activity and rain. We urge you to pay close attention to the situation.
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[Earthquake News] Seismic intensity 5+ in Suzu, Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, 5 houses collapsed
2024-06-03 11:19:00
On the morning of the 3rd, there was a magnitude 6.0 earthquake with its epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and shaking with a seismic intensity of 5+ was observed in Ishikawa Prefecture. Earthquakes have continued in the Noto region since then, so please be careful about future shaking. In Wajima City, where shaking with an intensity of 5 or higher was observed, five collapsed houses were confirmed as of 9 a.m. All of these buildings had already been damaged by the earthquake on New Year's Day, and so far there have been no reports of injuries.
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Today marks 33 years since the Great Pyroclastic Flow at Unzen and Mt. Fugen in Nagasaki, commemorating the victims.
2024-06-03 11:10:00
Three days marks the 33rd anniversary of the massive pyroclastic flow at Mt. Fugen in Unzen, Nagasaki Prefecture, which killed 43 people. In Shimabara City, which suffered heavy damage, the mayor and other related parties paid tribute to the victims by laying flowers at the memorial monument in the morning.
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[Earthquake News] Seismic intensity 5+ in Suzu, Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, no risk of tsunami damage
2024-06-03 10:01:00
On the morning of the 3rd, there was a magnitude 5.9 earthquake with its epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and shaking with a seismic intensity of 5+ was observed in Ishikawa Prefecture. Earthquakes have continued in the Noto region since then, so please be careful about future shaking.
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Ishikawa House collapses in Wajima, no information on injuries [Seismic intensity 5+]
2024-06-03 08:53:00
In footage shot by NHK, the first floor of a two-story house in the Oya district of Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, collapsed, and the door of the house can be seen protruding into the road. According to police, the house had not collapsed as of the 2nd.
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[Earthquake News] Seismic intensity 5+ in Suzu, Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, no risk of tsunami damage
2024-06-03 08:50:00
On the morning of the 3rd, there was a magnitude 5.9 earthquake with its epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and shaking with a seismic intensity of 5+ was observed in Ishikawa Prefecture. Earthquakes have continued in the Noto region since then, so please be careful about future shaking.
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[Ishikawa seismic intensity 5+] Japan Meteorological Agency ``Increased risk of falling rocks, landslides, etc.''
2024-06-03 08:43:00
On the morning of the 3rd, the Japan Meteorological Agency held a press conference at 8:30 a.m. regarding the earthquake that was observed in Wajima City and Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, with a seismic intensity of 5. "The risk of landslides and other issues is increasing, so please pay close attention to future seismic activity and rain conditions."
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[Earthquake News] Seismic intensity 5+ in Suzu, Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, no risk of tsunami damage
2024-06-03 08:19:00
On the morning of the 3rd, there was a magnitude 5.9 earthquake with its epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and shaking with a seismic intensity of 5+ was observed in Ishikawa Prefecture. Earthquakes have continued in the Noto region since then, so please be careful about future shaking.
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Long-period earthquake motion "Class 2" observed Ishikawa Prefecture Wajima Suzu Noto
2024-06-03 08:19:00
An earthquake with a seismic intensity of 5 or higher was observed in Ishikawa Prefecture, and in Ishikawa Prefecture, long and slow shaking was observed, a ``class 2'' of ``long-period ground motion.''
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[Ishikawa seismic intensity 5+] Expert: “Continue to be alert for aftershocks of Noto Peninsula earthquake”
2024-06-03 08:10:00
Regarding the earthquake that was observed in Ishikawa Prefecture with a seismic intensity of 5 or above, Kenji Satake, a special researcher at the Earthquake Research Institute of the University of Tokyo, who is familiar with the mechanism of earthquakes, said, ``Considering the location and depth of the epicenter, it is likely that it occurred on New Year's Day this year.'' It is thought to be an aftershock of the Noto Peninsula earthquake.Today's earthquake had the same mechanism as the New Year's earthquake due to a ``reverse fault,'' but the magnitude was relatively small, so no tsunami occurred.''
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Niigata Shinetsu Main Line and Hokuetsu Express partially suspended [Ishikawa seismic intensity 5+]
2024-06-03 08:07:00
Conventional lines within Niigata Prefecture have suspended operation on the Shin-Etsu Main Line between Naoetsu Station in Joetsu City and Tsukayama Station in Nagaoka City. In addition, Hokuetsu Express has suspended operations on the Hokuhoku Line between Kubiki Station in Joetsu City and Saigata Station.
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Ishikawa Noetsu Expressway Noto Mitsui IC - Anamizu IC road closure due to inspection work
2024-06-03 07:52:00
According to the Kanazawa River and National Highway Office, the Noetsu Expressway has been closed since 7:30 a.m. due to inspection work between Noto Mitsui Interchange in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and Anamizu Interchange in Anamizu Town. is.
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[Ishikawa Prefecture Earthquake intensity 5+] No abnormality confirmed at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Shiga Nuclear Power Plant Regulatory Agency
2024-06-03 07:50:00
According to the Nuclear Regulation Authority, an earthquake occurred around 6:30 a.m. on the 3rd, and shaking of magnitude 4 was observed in Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture, Tokyo Electric Power Company's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Kariwa Village, and shaking of magnitude 3 was observed. At Hokuriku Electric Power's Shiga Nuclear Power Plant in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, all reactors have been out of operation for a long time, but so far no abnormalities have been confirmed due to this earthquake. Additionally, there has been no change in the values at the monitoring posts that measure radiation levels around the nuclear power plant.
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Approximately 30% of review of childcare worker placement standards “don’t know when it can be implemented”
2024-06-03 07:23:00
This fiscal year, the government partially revised the standards for the placement of childcare workers for children aged 3 to 5, but approximately 30% of childcare facilities are unable to staff their childcare workers according to the new standards and do not know when they will be able to implement the new standards. The results of a private survey have been compiled.
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[Earthquake News] Seismic intensity 5+ in Suzu, Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, no risk of tsunami damage
2024-06-03 07:14:00
At around 6:31 a.m. on the 3rd, there was an earthquake in Ishikawa Prefecture with a seismic intensity of 5+. Although some sea level changes are expected due to this earthquake, there is no fear of damage.
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East Japan and Northern Japan: Watch out for localized heavy rain late tonight
2024-06-03 06:08:00
Atmospheric instability continues in eastern and northern Japan due to cold air and low pressure in the upper atmosphere. The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be careful of lightning strikes, severe gusts of wind such as tornadoes, and localized heavy rain late into the night of the 3rd.
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Food prices increased in June for 614 items including processed foods and sweets due to soaring raw material prices
2024-06-03 06:06:00
More than 600 food items, including processed foods and confectionery, will undergo price hikes in June, with the price hikes being noticeable due to soaring raw material prices due to factors such as unseasonable weather. Additionally, this year, the rate of price increases due to the weaker yen has increased, and the companies that conducted the survey say there is a possibility that the rate of price increases will increase further into the second half of the year.
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One month until new banknotes are issued for the first time in 20 years Some industries are unable to update the banknotes in time
2024-06-03 05:50:00
There is only one month left in three days until the first new banknotes in 20 years are issued. According to the Ministry of Finance, the update work is expected to be completed at most financial institutions' ATMs and cash registers at major convenience stores by the time the issue begins, but it is expected that there will be cases in which the update will not be completed in time depending on the industry.
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33 years since the Unzen/Mt. Fugen pyroclastic flow, commemorating the victims according to the time of occurrence
2024-06-03 05:45:00
Three days marks the 33rd anniversary of the massive pyroclastic flow at Mt. Fugen in Unzen, Nagasaki Prefecture, which killed 43 people. In the local city of Shimabara, bereaved families and citizens hold a moment of silence to commemorate the victims.
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Rear-end with local bus, man in light wagon dies, 2 bus passengers injured, Sapporo
2024-06-03 02:34:00
On the night of the 2nd, a light wagon collided with a bus that was stopped at a traffic light in Shiroishi Ward, Sapporo, killing the man driving the light wagon. Two passengers on the bus were also injured and taken to the hospital, but their injuries were not life-threatening, and police are investigating the circumstances and cause of the accident in detail.
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