Social News(2024/07/01)
Susukino dismembered body case: Father appears as witness in court: "I felt like I was betraying my daughter"
2024-07-01 22:51:00
In a case where three people - a parent and child - were indicted after a man's decapitated body was found in a hotel in Susukino, downtown Sapporo last year, the father appeared as a witness at the trial of the mother, who is accused of helping her daughter hide the head in their home, and said that her daughter, who was indicted on charges including murder, began to have delusions that another personality had taken over her body, making it "difficult for me to act as a parent."
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Heavy rains in western Japan, high risk of landslides in Kyushu and other areas, caution required
2024-07-01 22:12:00
Due to the influence of the front, heavy rains are falling mainly in western Japan, and the ground is loosening in Kyushu and other areas, raising the risk of landslides. Please continue to be on guard against landslides, and even in areas where the rain has subsided, please avoid dangerous areas such as slopes.
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UN Human Rights Council Expert Visits Japan to Present Survey Results at Lecture
2024-07-01 21:40:00
Experts from the United Nations Human Rights Council's Working Group on Business and Human Rights visited Japan after reporting the results of their first investigation into human rights in Japan, and called for "human rights violations to not be hidden, but rather to be heard, addressed immediately, and action taken."
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Heavy rains in western Japan, high risk of landslides in Kyushu and other areas, caution required
2024-07-01 20:59:00
Due to the influence of the front, heavy rains are falling mainly in western Japan, and the ground is loosening in Kyushu and other areas, raising the risk of landslides. Please continue to be on guard against landslides, and even in areas where the rain has subsided, please avoid dangerous areas such as slopes.
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Evacuation orders issued to 40 people in 20 households in Nishi-Oshima district of Kasaoka City, Okayama
2024-07-01 20:04:00
Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture, issued an evacuation order to 40 people in 20 households living in part of the Nishi-Ojima district at 7pm after it was confirmed that a hole had opened up in the bank of a reservoir in the Nishi-Ojima district and water was leaking out. This is Level 4 out of a possible 5-level alert, and Kasaoka City has set up a disaster response headquarters and is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Rakuten requests Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications to retract online petition over hometown tax payment
2024-07-01 20:02:00
In response to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' decision to ban the recruitment of hometown tax donations through intermediary sites that offer points, the Rakuten Group, which operates the site, has started an online petition in opposition. The company is calling for the Ministry to revoke the decision, claiming that it is funding the points itself.
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"Nothing has changed" - Six months after the Noto Peninsula earthquake: what is the current situation in the affected areas?
2024-07-01 19:38:00
"My house is still flat and nothing has changed," "I'm filled with anxiety about what will happen in the future." Six months have passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake that occurred on New Year's Day. While recovery is progressing little by little, many of the collapsed buildings remain. What has changed and what hasn't changed in the area? We will report on the current situation, issues, and daily developments.
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High school students start job hunting: High job offer ratio expected, starting salary increase planned
2024-07-01 19:38:00
Job hunting for high school students graduating next spring effectively began on the 1st. Due to a labor shortage at companies and an increasing rate of people going on to higher education, the job vacancy rate is expected to remain high, creating a seller's market in favor of high school students.
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Mount Fuji opens to the public on the Yamanashi side, with restrictions on number of climbers and access times
2024-07-01 19:16:00
The Yamanashi side of Mount Fuji opened to the public on the 1st. Although restrictions have been put in place for the number of climbers and the time of access during this summer's mountain season, many climbers have been visiting the fifth station since the morning.
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26 people re-arrested for running fake side job website, also operating dating site and defrauding
2024-07-01 19:06:00
In a case in which a group was arrested for operating a fake side job website that claimed users could be paid just by giving advice on their lives, and for swindling cash from women who had registered on it, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has rearrested the group on suspicion of operating another dating site and swindling over 500,000 yen from users.
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Extremely heavy rain expected in western and eastern Japan over the next two days; continue to be vigilant
2024-07-01 18:55:00
The front is bringing heavy rains mainly to western Japan, and in Kyushu and other areas the ground is loosening, raising the risk of landslides. Western and eastern Japan are expected to experience very heavy rains over the next two days, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is continuing to urge people to be on alert for landslides, rising rivers, and flooding of low-lying areas.
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Kagoshima Prefectural Bar Association protests against Kagoshima Prefectural Police document, stating "risk of leading to wrongful convictions"
2024-07-01 18:54:00
Regarding the Kagoshima Prefectural Police Headquarters issuing an internal document urging the destruction of investigative documents, the Kagoshima Bar Association issued a statement strongly urging the police not to destroy investigative documents at their own arbitrary discretion, saying that "there is a risk that this could lead to wrongful convictions."
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Food allergies in children: Training seminar for teachers to learn how to deal with them in Sagamihara
2024-07-01 18:48:00
On July 1st, a training session was held in Sagamihara City for teachers and staff at elementary and junior high schools to learn how to deal with allergies in the event that a child shows severe symptoms of food allergies at school. Participants were taught by specialist doctors how to use EpiPens, which are used in the event of shock symptoms.
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Elderly man's body swept away in river in Kokura Minami Ward, Kitakyushu; heavy rain in morning
2024-07-01 18:38:00
On July 1st, just before noon, the body of an elderly man was found in a river in Kokura Minami Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Based on the circumstances at the scene, the police believe that the man may have been swept away by the river and are investigating in detail. Heavy rain had fallen over a wide area in Kitakyushu City in the morning.
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Okinawa Prefectural Assembly holds special committee meeting on sexual violence by U.S. soldiers
2024-07-01 18:26:00
Following the recent spate of sexual assaults by U.S. soldiers, a special committee of the Okinawa Prefectural Assembly was held on the 1st to discuss base issues and other matters. A representative from the prefectural police headquarters explained how information regarding the incidents will be handled, and stated their intention to consider how information will be shared with the prefecture in the future.
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"Nothing has changed" - Six months after the Noto Peninsula earthquake: what is the current situation in the affected areas?
2024-07-01 18:25:00
"My house is still flat and nothing has changed," "I'm glad I can resume work." Six months have passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake that occurred on New Year's Day. While recovery is progressing little by little, many of the collapsed buildings remain. What has changed and what hasn't changed in the area? We will keep you updated on the current situation, issues, and daily developments.
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Susukino dismembered body case: Father appears as witness in court: "I felt like I was betraying my daughter"
2024-07-01 18:24:00
In a case where three people - a parent and child - were indicted after a man's decapitated body was found in a hotel in Susukino, downtown Sapporo last year, the father appeared as a witness at the trial of the mother, who is accused of helping her daughter hide the head in their home, testifying, "I couldn't turn my daughter in to the police myself, as I felt it would be a betrayal of my daughter."
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Extremely heavy rain expected in western and eastern Japan over the next two days; continue to be vigilant
2024-07-01 18:07:00
The front is bringing heavy rains mainly to western Japan, and in Kyushu and other areas the ground is loosening, raising the risk of landslides. Western and eastern Japan are expected to experience very heavy rains over the next two days, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is continuing to urge people to be on alert for landslides, rising rivers, and flooding of low-lying areas.
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Average age of atomic bomb survivors nationwide is now 85.58 years old; activities of organizations move to be handed down to second generation
2024-07-01 18:03:00
A survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has revealed that the average age of those exposed to the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki is now 85.58 years old. As the survivors age, the question of how to pass on their efforts to abolish nuclear weapons is becoming an issue.
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Nine luxury cars stolen overnight... A string of thefts in parking lots around Narita Airport
2024-07-01 18:00:00
It has been discovered that there has been a spate of car thefts in private parking lots around Narita Airport, including the theft of nine luxury cars overnight last week. It is believed that the keys to the cars left by users were stolen and used, and the police are investigating the possibility that a group of thefts who knows how the keys are kept may be involved.
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Kagoshima Prefectural Police: A series of scandals; mid-ranking police officers hold roundtable discussion to prevent recurrence
2024-07-01 17:57:00
At the Kagoshima Prefectural Police Headquarters, where a series of scandals have occurred, including the indictment of a former head of the Public Safety Department for leaking information, a roundtable discussion was held where mid-ranking police officers exchanged opinions on how to prevent recurrence. One opinion expressed was that the implementation of training for senior officers on how to instruct their subordinates should be considered.
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Okinawa Prefectural Assembly holds special committee meeting on sexual violence by U.S. soldiers
2024-07-01 17:56:00
Following the recent spate of sexual assaults by U.S. soldiers, a special committee of the Okinawa Prefectural Assembly was held on the 1st to discuss base issues and other matters. A representative from the prefectural police headquarters explained how information regarding the incidents will be handled, and stated their intention to consider how information will be shared with the prefecture in the future.
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High school students start job hunting: High job offer ratio expected, starting salary increase planned
2024-07-01 17:50:00
Job hunting for high school students graduating next spring effectively began on the 1st. Due to a labor shortage at companies and an increasing rate of people going on to higher education, the job vacancy rate is expected to remain high, creating a seller's market in favor of high school students.
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17 people arrested, including job site operator, for defrauding people of cash by offering false side jobs
2024-07-01 17:48:00
Seventeen people, including the operator of a job site based in Saitama City, were arrested for offering false side jobs and defrauding people of cash under the pretense of registration fees, etc. A fraud group using a similar method was uncovered by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and other organizations in June, and the police believe there is a connection with the 17 people, and are investigating the situation.
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Mount Fuji opens to the public on the Yamanashi side, with restrictions on number of climbers and access times
2024-07-01 17:09:00
The Yamanashi side of Mount Fuji opened to the public on the 1st. Although restrictions have been put in place for the number of climbers and the time of access during this summer's mountain season, many climbers have been visiting the fifth station since the morning.
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Masayuki Makino, founder of the school that produced such great stars as Namie Amuro, passes away
2024-07-01 16:57:00
Masayuki Makino, founder of the Okinawa Actors School, which has produced Okinawa's leading artists such as Namie Amuro, has passed away from septic shock. He was 83 years old.
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Noto Peninsula earthquake: Why is the removal of collapsed buildings not progressing?
2024-07-01 16:53:00
In order to proceed with recovery and reconstruction in the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, it is necessary to remove collapsed buildings. However, even now, half a year later, many remain, and when we interviewed demolition contractors, we learned that the scale of the damage and the poor transportation access to the affected areas at the end of the peninsula are hindering the removal of the buildings. Ishikawa Prefecture estimates that approximately 22,000 buildings will be subject to public demolition, and plans to complete the demolition by October of next year.
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"Nothing has changed" - Six months after the Noto Peninsula earthquake: what is the current situation in the affected areas?
2024-07-01 16:44:00
"My house is still flat and nothing has changed," "I'm glad I can resume work." Six months have passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake that occurred on New Year's Day. While recovery is progressing little by little, many of the collapsed buildings remain. What has changed and what hasn't changed in the area? We will keep you updated on the current situation, issues, and daily developments.
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Average age of atomic bomb survivors nationwide is now 85.58 years old; activities of organizations move to be handed down to second generation
2024-07-01 16:42:00
A survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has revealed that the average age of those exposed to the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki is now 85.58 years old. As the survivors age, the question of how to pass on their efforts to abolish nuclear weapons is becoming an issue.
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Test pile driving to be carried out on Oura Bay side on the 4th amid Okinawa Prefecture's regret
2024-07-01 16:40:00
Regarding the relocation of the U.S. military's Futenma Air Base in Okinawa to Henoko in Nago City, the government will begin construction of a new seawall on the side of Oura Bay, which has soft ground, from August onwards. On July 1, a crane ship that will drive piles necessary for the construction of the seawall arrived in the area, and according to an interview with a government official, test driving will take place as early as the 4th of this month.
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Ehime Prefecture Saijo City Sakuragi District: 223 people in 143 households, including elderly people, urged to evacuate
2024-07-01 16:30:00
Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture, issued evacuation information for the elderly and other people to 223 people in 143 households in the Sakuragi district of the city at 4:00 pm on the 1st, due to the increased risk of landslides caused by heavy rain. This information corresponds to Level 3 out of 5 alert levels, and calls on the elderly and people with disabilities to begin evacuating.
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Kyushu, Chugoku, Kinki, and other areas are at high risk of landslides and flooding, so be on high alert
2024-07-01 16:07:00
Due to the influence of the front and low pressure, heavy rain is falling intermittently mainly in western Japan, and the risk of landslides and flooding is extremely high in Kyushu and Chugoku regions. Western and eastern Japan are at risk of very heavy rain over the next 2 days, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, river flooding, and inundation of low-lying areas.
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Evacuation order lifted for Kamikochi district in Matsumoto City, Nagano
2024-07-01 16:06:00
Matsumoto City in Nagano Prefecture lifted the evacuation order for the Kamikochi area at 3:45 pm following the lifting of the landslide warning.
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Nationwide average roadside land prices rise for three consecutive years due to favorable inbound demand and other factors
2024-07-01 16:03:00
The land price "roadside land price," which is the standard for inheritance tax etc., was announced on the 1st, and the average at surveyed locations nationwide has risen for three consecutive years, with the rate of increase being the largest since 2010. Strong inbound demand and redevelopment ongoing nationwide are factors that are pushing up roadside land prices.
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Mount Fuji opens to the public on the Yamanashi side, with restrictions on number of climbers and access times
2024-07-01 15:30:00
The Yamanashi side of Mount Fuji opened to the public on the 1st. Although restrictions have been put in place for the number of climbers and the time of access during this summer's mountain season, many climbers have been visiting the fifth station since the morning.
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Prime Minister Kishida to implement "Reconstruction Support Discount" to subsidize 70% of accommodation fees in Noto region
2024-07-01 15:19:00
In response to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, Prime Minister Kishida announced his intention to implement a "Reconstruction Support Discount" to subsidize 70% of accommodation fees for tourists in the Noto region as a new form of support for the recovery of tourism. The plan is to start as soon as it becomes possible to accept tourists in the area.
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Kyushu, Chugoku, Kinki, and other areas are at high risk of landslides and flooding, so be on high alert
2024-07-01 14:59:00
Due to the influence of the front and low pressure, very heavy rain is falling intermittently mainly in Western Japan, and the risk of landslides and flooding is very high in Kyushu and Chugoku regions. Very heavy rain is likely to fall in Western and Eastern Japan over the next 2 days, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, river flooding, and flooding of low-lying areas.
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Chief Cabinet Secretary: "Suspend loading operations and strive to prevent recurrence" following fatal dump truck accident
2024-07-01 14:13:00
Following the accident in Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture, in which a security guard and a female protester were caught in a dump truck carrying soil to be used in the relocation of the U.S. military's Futenma Air Base to the port, resulting in deaths and injuries, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi explained that the transportation work has been halted and expressed his intention to grasp the details of the situation and make efforts to prevent a recurrence.
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Suspect in murder of former Kumamoto town council member may be involved in large-value theft case in Nara Prefecture
2024-07-01 14:03:00
Three years ago, two men were arrested on suspicion of murder and robbery for killing a former town councilman at a house in Kumamoto City and stealing his safe and other items. It has been revealed that one of the men was serving a prison sentence for his involvement in a large-value theft that occurred in Nara Prefecture the following year. Police are currently investigating whether this is related to the current case and the detailed circumstances that led to the targeting of the victim's house.
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Kyushu, Chugoku, Kinki, and other areas are at high risk of landslides and flooding, so be on high alert
2024-07-01 13:56:00
Due to the influence of the front and low pressure, very heavy rain is falling intermittently mainly in Western Japan, and the risk of landslides and flooding is very high in Kyushu and Chugoku regions. Very heavy rain is likely to fall in Western and Eastern Japan over the next 2 days, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, river flooding, and flooding of low-lying areas.
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Water level of Saba River in Yamaguchi falls
2024-07-01 13:13:00
The Yamaguchi River and National Highway Office and the Shimonoseki Regional Meteorological Observatory changed the "flood danger information" issued on the morning of the 1st to a "flood warning information" at noon for the Sawa River, which flows through Yamaguchi City and Hofu City in Yamaguchi Prefecture, as water levels have been dropping at some observation stations.
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Former disaster prevention office building in Minamisanriku, Miyagi, to be preserved as earthquake relic, now owned by town
2024-07-01 13:05:00
The "former disaster prevention office building" in Minamisanriku Town, Miyagi Prefecture, where 43 people, including town officials, died in the tsunami caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake 13 years ago, had been owned by the prefecture until now, but became the property of the town as of July 1. From now on, the town will preserve it as a relic from the earthquake.
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Oita Prefecture's Yamakuni River reaches flood danger level in upper reaches
2024-07-01 13:00:00
At 12:40 pm, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's Yamakuni River Office and the Oita Meteorological Observatory issued a "flood danger information" for the upper reaches of the Yamakuni River in Oita Prefecture. The Yamakuni River exceeded the "flood danger level" at 12:20 pm at the Kakisaka Observatory in Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture. Please check the evacuation information issued by your local government and ensure your safety by moving to a place where there is no risk of flooding.
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Kyushu and Chugoku regions are at high risk of landslides and flooding, so be on high alert
2024-07-01 12:49:00
Due to the influence of the front and low pressure, very heavy rain is falling intermittently mainly in Western Japan, and the risk of landslides and flooding is very high in Kyushu and Chugoku regions. Very heavy rain is likely to fall in Western and Eastern Japan over the next 2 days, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding.
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New organization begins operations to manage Emissions Trading Scheme
2024-07-01 12:43:00
A new organization that will be responsible for managing the Emissions Trading Scheme, which allows for the buying and selling of carbon dioxide reductions, began operations on the 1st in an effort to realize a carbon-neutral society.
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Mount Fuji opens to the public on the Yamanashi side, with restrictions on number of climbers and access times
2024-07-01 12:14:00
The Yamanashi side of Mount Fuji opened to the public on the 1st. Although restrictions have been put in place for the number of climbers and the time of access during this summer's mountain season, many climbers have been visiting the fifth station since the morning.
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Heavy rain in Kinki, Kyushu and other areas, on high alert for landslides and river flooding
2024-07-01 12:06:00
Due to the influence of the front and low pressure, very heavy rain is falling intermittently mainly in Western Japan, and the risk of landslides and flooding is very high in Kyushu and Chugoku regions. Very heavy rain is likely to fall in Western and Eastern Japan over the next 2 days, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding.
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Saga Shiraishi Town issues evacuation order to 1,088 households and 3,205 people in mountainous areas of the town
2024-07-01 12:05:00
Following the announcement of a landslide warning, the town of Shiroishi in Saga Prefecture issued evacuation orders to 1,088 households and 3,205 people in the town's mountainous areas at 11:30 a.m. The evacuation order corresponds to alert level 4 out of 5 levels, and calls for everyone to evacuate immediately from dangerous areas.
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Ceremony to mark 70 years since the establishment of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Information and Communications Division, which provides support for crime investigations
2024-07-01 12:02:00
A commemorative ceremony was held to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Information and Communications Department, which provides technical support for criminal investigations and is responsible for transmitting video footage from the scene of disasters.
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Urgent safety measures: Take action to protect your life, Maibara, Shiga Prefecture, 127 households, 313 people
2024-07-01 12:00:00
Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture, has issued an "urgent safety check" to 313 people in 127 households in the Ibuki Neighborhood Association in Maibara City, where a landslide occurred due to localized heavy rain. The alert level is the highest level 5, and the city is urging people to check their surroundings, such as staying on the second floor or higher of nearby buildings or their homes, or away from slopes, and to take actions to stay in a safe place and have the highest chance of saving their lives.
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Nationwide average roadside land prices rise for three consecutive years due to favorable inbound demand and other factors
2024-07-01 11:41:00
The land price "roadside land price," which is the standard for inheritance tax etc., was announced on the 1st, and the average at surveyed locations nationwide has risen for three consecutive years, with the rate of increase being the largest since 2010. Strong inbound demand and redevelopment ongoing nationwide are factors that are pushing up roadside land prices.
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Evacuation orders issued to 5,994 households and 12,190 people in Nakatsu, Oita
2024-07-01 11:26:00
Nakatsu city in Oita prefecture issued evacuation orders to 5,994 households and 12,190 people at 11:00 a.m. due to the risk of landslides caused by heavy rain. This is Level 4 out of 5 alert levels, and the city is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas. Evacuation orders have been issued for the Sanko, Hon'yabakei, Yabakei, and Yamakuni areas of Nakatsu city.
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JR Takasaki Line and Shonan-Shinjuku Line resume operations
2024-07-01 10:36:00
According to JR East, due to the fatal accident, services were suspended on the Takasaki Line between Tokyo Station and Takasaki Station, and on the Shonan-Shinjuku Line north of Shinjuku Station where it runs directly to the Takasaki Line, but services resumed at around 10:20 a.m.
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Heavy rain in Kinki, Kyushu and other areas, on high alert for landslides and river flooding
2024-07-01 10:13:00
Due to the influence of a front and low pressure, heavy rain is falling in Kinki, Kyushu, and other areas. There is a risk of very heavy rainfall in some areas in northern Japan over the next few hours, and in western and eastern Japan over the next two days. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding.
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JR Takasaki Line and Shonan-Shinjuku Line services suspended due to fatal accident
2024-07-01 10:12:00
According to JR East, due to the fatal accident, service has been suspended since around 9:21 a.m. on the Takasaki Line between Tokyo Station and Takasaki Station, and on the Shonan-Shinjuku Line directly connected to the Takasaki Line north of Shinjuku Station. Service is expected to resume around 10:40 a.m.
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Evacuation order issued to Kamikochi district of Matsumoto City, Nagano
2024-07-01 10:03:00
Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, issued an evacuation order for the Kamikochi area at 8:37 a.m., citing an increased risk of landslides. The information is at level 4 out of five heavy rain alert levels, and they are calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas. According to the city, there are no houses in the affected area, but there are tourists and hotel staff.
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Yamaguchi Ube City Koto River reaches flood danger level
2024-07-01 09:03:00
Yamaguchi Prefecture and the Shimonoseki Regional Meteorological Observatory issued a "flood danger information" for the Koto River in Ube City at 7:40 a.m. The water level at the Jiseji Water Level Observatory on the Koto River reached the "flood danger level," which is the benchmark for issuing evacuation orders. As there is a risk of flooding due to the collapse of the levees, etc., they are calling on people to check evacuation information from local governments and take appropriate disaster prevention actions.
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Yamaguchi's Sawa River reaches flood danger level
2024-07-01 09:00:00
At 7:05 a.m., the Yamaguchi River and National Highway Office and the Shimonoseki Regional Meteorological Observatory issued a "Flood Danger Information" for the Saba River, which flows through Yamaguchi City and Hofu City. The Saba River's Shinbashi, Urushio, and Hori water level observation stations reached the "flood danger level," which is the benchmark for issuing evacuation orders. As there is a risk of inundation due to flooding caused by levees breaking, etc., they are calling on people to check evacuation information from local governments and take appropriate disaster prevention actions.
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Heavy rain in Kyushu, Kinki and other areas, strict vigilance against landslides and river flooding
2024-07-01 08:59:00
Due to the influence of a front and low pressure, heavy rain is falling in Kyushu, Kinki, and other areas. There is a risk of very heavy rainfall in some areas in northern Japan over the next few hours, and in western and eastern Japan over the next two days. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding.
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Nishiki River in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, reaches flood danger level
2024-07-01 07:24:00
The Nishiki River in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, has reached the flood danger level at the Nishikibashi observation station, following the Deai observation station.
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Fukuoka's Fukutsu City issues evacuation orders to 2,399 people from 1,053 households due to risk of landslides
2024-07-01 07:20:00
The city of Fukutsu in Fukuoka Prefecture issued an evacuation order to 2,399 people in 1,053 households in parts of the city at 7:10 a.m. on the 1st, due to the risk of landslides. The evacuation order is a level 4 warning out of five levels, and calls for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Yamaguchi Shunan Mukaimichi Dam begins "emergency release" into downstream Nishiki River
2024-07-01 07:17:00
In Yamaguchi Prefecture, heavy rain has caused the water level at Mukaimichi Dam in Shunan City to rise, so emergency release of water into the Nishiki River downstream began at 6:30 a.m.
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NHK survey of Noto Peninsula earthquake victims reveals that 91% of victims have a problem with their living environment
2024-07-01 07:09:00
As it has been six months since the Noto Peninsula earthquake, NHK conducted a survey of temporary housing residents in collaboration with experts. When asked about their current concerns, over 90% answered "living environment." This survey revealed that disaster victims are growing increasingly anxious about the earthquake and are stressed by the environment of their temporary housing.
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Rain intensifies in northern Kyushu, Chugoku, Hokuriku and other areas; be on high alert for landslides and flooding
2024-07-01 07:00:00
Due to the influence of a front and a low pressure system, rain is getting stronger in northern Kyushu, the Chugoku region, and the Hokuriku region. There is a risk of very heavy rainfall in some areas of northern Japan until around noon on the 1st, and in western and eastern Japan until the 2nd, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides and other disasters.
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Niigata: Liquefaction damage to roads poses reconstruction challenge six months after Noto Peninsula earthquake
2024-07-01 05:35:00
It's been six months since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. In Niigata City, where damage from liquefaction was serious, not only houses but also adjacent roads were severely damaged, but restoration has not progressed, and this is an issue for residents as they consider rebuilding.
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Job hunting begins for high school students graduating next spring, with prospects of a "seller's market"
2024-07-01 05:33:00
Job hunting for high school students graduating next spring will effectively begin on the 1st. Due to a labor shortage at companies and an increasing rate of people going on to higher education, the job vacancy rate is expected to remain high, creating a seller's market in favor of high school students.
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Noto Peninsula earthquake: liquefaction in over 2,000 places, second only to the Great East Japan Earthquake
2024-07-01 05:25:00
Experts have found that liquefaction occurred in more than 2,000 locations during the Noto Peninsula earthquake, making it the second largest earthquake in Japan after the Great East Japan Earthquake.
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Evacuation orders issued to 5,609 people in 2,972 households in Yoshika Town, Shimane Prefecture
2024-07-01 04:57:00
Yoshika Town in Shimane Prefecture issued an evacuation order to 2,972 households and 5,609 people throughout the town at around 4:30 a.m., citing an increased risk of disaster. The evacuation order is a level 4 warning out of a five-level warning system, and calls for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Mount Fuji opens today, Yamanashi Prefecture limits on number of climbers and entry times
2024-07-01 04:50:00
On the Yamanashi side of Mount Fuji, where bad manners such as so-called "bullet climbing" - climbing through the night to the summit - have become a problem, a limit has been set on the number of climbers per day and the time they can enter the mountain, and these restrictions came into effect when the mountain opened on the 1st. However, due to strong winds at the 5th station, a prefectural official is calling on climbers to wait for a while.
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42 cases of crime victims and surviving families' feelings conveyed to perpetrators six months after system launched
2024-07-01 04:43:00
Six months have passed since the launch of a new system in which prison and juvenile detention center staff listen to the feelings of crime victims and their surviving families and convey them to the perpetrators. In the past six months, victims of crimes and traffic accidents have used the system, and 42 cases have been conveyed to perpetrators, and the Ministry of Justice plans to continue to publicize the system.
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Yamaguchi's Niho River reaches flood danger level
2024-07-01 04:27:00
The Niho River, which runs through Yamaguchi City, reached the "flood danger level" at 4:05 a.m. at the Mihoribashi observation station and has continued to rise since then. Yamaguchi Prefecture and the Shimonoseki Regional Meteorological Observatory have issued a "flood danger information" and are calling for caution, citing the risk of levees collapsing.
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Ishikawa's Wakura Onsen embankment restoration work to be led by national government to support reconstruction
2024-07-01 04:19:00
Prime Minister Kishida will visit the disaster-stricken area on July 1, six months after the Noto Peninsula earthquake. He will inspect Wakura Onsen, a tourist spot where most of the accommodation facilities have been forced to close due to damage caused by the earthquake, and convey the government's intention to take the lead in the restoration work on the seawalls necessary for reconstruction.
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Babame River in Gojome Town, Akita falls below flood danger level
2024-07-01 03:59:00
Akita Prefecture had issued a "flood danger information" after the water level at the Kubo Observation Station on the Babame River in Gojome Town exceeded the "flood danger level," but lifted the warning at 3:30 a.m. as the water level dropped. As the water level remains high, Akita Prefecture is calling for people to take appropriate disaster prevention measures, such as ensuring their safety.
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Yamaguchi Prefecture Shunan City: Evacuation orders issued to 2,429 people in 1,640 households in the Shikano and Sukane districts
2024-07-01 03:54:00
Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, issued evacuation orders to 1,640 households and 2,429 people in the city's Shikano and Sukane districts at 3:30 a.m., citing an increased risk of disaster. The evacuation orders are at alert level 4 out of a possible five levels, and the city is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Hiroshima City issues evacuation order for some areas as risk of landslides rises
2024-07-01 03:48:00
Hiroshima City has issued evacuation orders for the entire Nishi Ward and Saeki Ward, as well as parts of Naka Ward, Minami Ward, Higashi Ward, Asakita Ward, and Asaminami Ward, due to the increased risk of landslides caused by heavy rain. The heavy rain alert level is Level 4 out of five, and everyone is being urged to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Babame River in Gojome Town, Akita Prefecture, reaches flood danger level
2024-07-01 03:18:00
Akita Prefecture has issued a "Flood Danger Information" after the water level at the Kubo Observation Station on the Babame River in Gojome Town exceeded the "flood danger level" at around 2 a.m. The prefecture is calling on residents in the surrounding area to ensure their safety.
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Six months after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, concerns over an increase in disaster-related deaths due to stress and fatigue
2024-07-01 00:19:00
July 1st marks six months since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. With many residents forced to live in temporary housing, there are concerns that the number of disaster-related deaths caused by stress and fatigue will increase, and there is a need for detailed support tailored to the circumstances of those affected.
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