Social News(2024/07/06)
A third-year junior high school boy found dead at the bottom of a river while playing in Kagoshima
2024-07-06 22:29:00
On the afternoon of the 6th, a third-year junior high school boy was found sinking to the bottom of a river while playing in it in Minamikyushu City, Kagoshima Prefecture, and was confirmed dead on the spot. Police are investigating the case, believing that the boy drowned.
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Temperatures up to 39 degrees expected in Kanto tomorrow; dangerous heat in eastern Japan, watch out for heatstroke
2024-07-06 21:54:00
On the 6th, Western Japan experienced extreme heat, with maximum temperatures reaching 37 degrees Celsius. Eastern Japan is expected to experience dangerously high temperatures on the 7th, so please continue to take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke.
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Suspected heat stroke: 2 deaths in Shikoku, 119 people aged 2-99 rushed to hospital in Tokyo
2024-07-06 21:46:00
On the afternoon of the 6th, an 83-year-old woman was found collapsed while doing farm work in Matsumae Town, Ehime Prefecture, and a 91-year-old woman was found collapsed on the grounds of a house in Tokushima City. Both were taken to the hospital, but were confirmed dead. According to the police and fire department, the cause of death in both cases is believed to be heat stroke. Also, according to the Tokyo Fire Department, by 9:00 pm on the 6th, a total of 119 men and women aged between 2 and 99 were rushed to hospitals in Tokyo on suspicion of heat stroke.
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U.S. Ambassador to Japan Watches Surfing in Minamisōma: "Confidence in Fukushima's Safety"
2024-07-06 21:17:00
It has been one year since Tokyo Electric Power Company began diluting and releasing treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the sea in August. In an effort to eradicate international rumors, U.S. Ambassador to Japan Emanuel visited Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture on the 6th and watched a surfing competition.
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A third-year junior high school boy found dead at the bottom of a river while playing in Kagoshima
2024-07-06 21:07:00
On the afternoon of the 6th, a male third-year junior high school student was found sunk to the bottom of a river while playing in it in Minamikyushu City, Kagoshima Prefecture, and was confirmed dead at the scene.
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Kanto region: heavy rain with thunderstorms in some areas; be careful of flooding
2024-07-06 20:52:00
In the Kanto region, the atmospheric conditions became very unstable from the afternoon, and heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms fell locally. The unstable atmospheric conditions are expected to continue for the next few hours, so please be careful of flooding in low-lying areas.
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Temperatures up to 39 degrees expected in Kanto tomorrow; dangerous heat in eastern Japan, watch out for heatstroke
2024-07-06 20:05:00
On the 6th, Western Japan experienced extreme heat, with maximum temperatures reaching 37 degrees Celsius. Eastern Japan is expected to experience dangerously high temperatures on the 7th, so please continue to take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke.
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Takeoffs and landings resume at Haneda Airport as weather improves, delays to some flights
2024-07-06 19:40:00
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, ground handling operations such as guiding aircraft on the ground were suspended at Haneda Airport from around 4:30 pm on the 6th due to the effects of lightning, but resumed at 7:03 pm as the weather improved. As a result, aircraft takeoffs and landings have resumed, but some flights are experiencing delays.
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[Breaking News] Heavy rain with thunderstorms in Kanto area, beware of flooding and river overflows
2024-07-06 19:14:00
In the Kanto region, the atmospheric conditions have become very unstable since the afternoon, with rain clouds developing locally and causing heavy rain with thunder. Please be on alert for flooding in low-lying areas and river flooding, and be careful of lightning.
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Temperatures exceed 37 degrees in western Japan, dangerous heat in eastern Japan on the 7th - take precautions against heatstroke
2024-07-06 19:12:00
On the 6th, Western Japan experienced extreme heat, with maximum temperatures reaching 37 degrees Celsius. Eastern Japan is expected to experience dangerously high temperatures on the 7th, so please continue to take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke.
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Tokyo's Meguro River, Shibuya River, Furukawa River and Kanda River fall below the flood danger level
2024-07-06 19:06:00
Due to the heavy rain, the Aobadai observation station on the Meguro River, which flows through Tokyo's Meguro Ward, and the Shibuyabashi observation station on the Shibuya River, which flows through Shibuya Ward, both exceeded the flood danger level just after 5:00 p.m., but fell below the flood danger level just after 5:30 p.m.
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A car was submerged in water and unable to move under the Odakyu Line overpass in Yoyogi, Tokyo
2024-07-06 19:00:00
In the Kanto region, the atmospheric conditions have become very unstable since the afternoon of the 6th, with rain clouds developing locally and heavy rain accompanied by thunder. Be on guard against flooding in low-lying areas and rivers overflowing, and be careful of lightning strikes. Under the Odakyu Line overpass in Yoyogi, Tokyo, the road was flooded up to the tires of a passenger car. At the scene, it appears that the car was temporarily submerged in water and unable to move, and the passenger car and taxi were left there.
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Six years since the heavy rains in western Japan, floral tributes set in Mabi town, Kurashiki, Okayama to mourn victims
2024-07-06 18:42:00
Six years have passed since the heavy rains in western Japan, which left more than 300 people dead or missing, and a floral tribute has been set up in Mabi town, Kurashiki city, Okayama prefecture, which suffered severe damage, where local residents have visited to mourn the victims.
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Tokyo's Kanda River exceeds flood danger level at Iidabashi Observatory
2024-07-06 18:39:00
The Iidabashi observation station on the Kanda River, which runs through Tokyo, exceeded the flood danger level at 6:20 pm. As the water level is rising rapidly, caution is needed against river flooding. Please do not approach the river under any circumstances.
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Tokyo's Meguro River and Shibuya River fall below flood danger level
2024-07-06 18:18:00
Due to the heavy rain, the Aobadai observation station on the Meguro River, which flows through Tokyo's Meguro Ward, and the Shibuyabashi observation station on the Shibuya River, which flows through Shibuya Ward, both exceeded the flood danger level just after 5:00 p.m., but fell below the flood danger level just after 5:30 p.m.
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[Breaking News] Heavy rain with thunderstorms in Kanto area, beware of flooding and river overflows
2024-07-06 18:01:00
In the Kanto region, the atmospheric conditions have become very unstable since the afternoon of the 6th, with rain clouds developing locally and causing heavy rain and thunder. Please be on alert for flooding in low-lying areas and river flooding, and be careful of lightning strikes.
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Tokyo's Meguro River and Shibuya River exceed flood danger levels
2024-07-06 17:50:00
The Meguro River, which flows through Meguro Ward, Tokyo, exceeded the flood danger level at the Aobadai Observatory, and the Shibuya River, which flows through Shibuya Ward, exceeded the flood danger level at the Shibuyabashi Observatory. The water level is rising rapidly, so caution is needed against river flooding. Please do not go near the river under any circumstances.
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Lightning strikes cause planes unable to take off or land at Haneda Airport
2024-07-06 17:45:00
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, ground handling operations such as guiding aircraft on the ground have been suspended since around 5:00 pm at Haneda Airport due to the effects of lightning. As a result, aircraft are still unable to take off and land. They will resume as soon as the weather improves.
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[Breaking News] Tokaido Shinkansen service resumed on all lines, with significant delays still occurring
2024-07-06 17:19:00
The Tokaido Shinkansen was suspended from around noon on the 6th due to a power outage on trains running in Shizuoka Prefecture, but operations resumed on the entire line about three hours later at around 3:00 pm. There are still significant delays on both the inbound and outbound lines, and JR is investigating the cause of the power outage.
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Four sea urchin fishing boats capsize off the coast of Rishiri Island, Hokkaido, four people thrown into the sea, one dies
2024-07-06 16:40:00
On the morning of the 6th, four fishing boats fishing for sea urchins off the coast of Rishiri Island in Hokkaido were hit by strong waves and capsized one after the other. The four people on board were thrown into the sea and rescued by fellow fishing boats, but an 88-year-old man died.
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Six years since the heavy rains in western Japan, floral tributes set in Mabi town, Kurashiki, Okayama to mourn victims
2024-07-06 16:17:00
Six years have passed since the heavy rains in western Japan, which left more than 300 people dead or missing, and a floral tribute has been set up in Mabi town, Kurashiki city, Okayama prefecture, which suffered severe damage, where local residents have visited to mourn the victims.
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[Breaking News] Tokaido Shinkansen service resumed on all lines, with significant delays still occurring
2024-07-06 15:58:00
The Tokaido Shinkansen had been suspended on both lines since the afternoon of the 6th due to a power outage on trains running in Shizuoka Prefecture, but operations resumed on the entire line about three hours later at around 3:00 pm. There are still significant delays on both lines, and JR is investigating the cause of the power outage.
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[Temperatures updated regularly] Temperatures exceed 37 degrees in Shikoku, Mie and Kyoto - take precautions against heatstroke
2024-07-06 15:45:00
On the 6th, temperatures rose from the morning mainly in Western and Eastern Japan, with Kochi, Tokushima, and Hiroshima prefectures reaching 36 degrees, causing extreme heat. Please take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke, such as avoiding going outside as much as possible and staying indoors in cool places.
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[Temperatures updated regularly] Temperatures exceed 37 degrees in Shikoku, Mie and Kyoto - take precautions against heatstroke
2024-07-06 15:16:00
On the 6th, temperatures rose from the morning mainly in Western and Eastern Japan, with Kochi, Tokushima, and Hiroshima prefectures reaching 36 degrees, causing extreme heat. Please take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke, such as avoiding going outside as much as possible and staying indoors in cool places.
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[Breaking News] Tokaido Shinkansen service suspended on all lines, Tokyo-Nagoya
2024-07-06 15:03:00
The Tokaido Shinkansen experienced a power outage on a train running in Shizuoka Prefecture just after noon on the 6th, and both lines have been suspended. JR is conducting inspections of the trains.
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[Breaking News] Tokaido Shinkansen service suspended on all lines, Tokyo to Hamamatsu
2024-07-06 14:02:00
According to the JR Central website, due to a power outage between Shizuoka Station and Kakegawa Station and the result of vehicle inspections, the Tokaido Shinkansen has suspended operations on the entire line between Shin-Osaka Station and Tokyo Station on the up line, and between Hamamatsu Station and Tokyo Station on the down line. JR is conducting inspection work on-site, and operations are expected to resume around 3:00 p.m.
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[Temperature updated regularly] Temperatures reach 36 degrees from the morning - take precautions against heatstroke
2024-07-06 13:52:00
On the 6th, temperatures rose from the morning mainly in Western and Eastern Japan, with Kochi, Tokushima, and Hiroshima prefectures reaching 36 degrees, causing extreme heat. Please take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke, such as avoiding going outside as much as possible and staying indoors in cool places.
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Six years since the heavy rains in western Japan, floral tributes set in Mabi town, Kurashiki, Okayama to mourn victims
2024-07-06 13:23:00
Six years have passed since the heavy rains in western Japan, which left more than 300 people dead or missing, and a floral tribute has been set up in Mabi town, Kurashiki city, Okayama prefecture, which suffered severe damage, where local residents have visited to mourn the victims.
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Tokaido Shinkansen service suspended on the up line between Kakegawa and Shizuoka due to power outage
2024-07-06 13:02:00
According to JR Central, the Tokaido Shinkansen has been suspended on the up line between Kakegawa Station and Shizuoka Station since around 12:20 pm due to a power outage. The down line has also been temporarily suspended, causing delays. JR is investigating the cause of the power outage.
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Kochi elementary school student drowns during swimming class; third-party investigation committee to investigate
2024-07-06 12:31:00
On the 5th, following the accident in which an elementary school student in Kochi City drowned during a swimming lesson at a nearby junior high school pool, the city's Board of Education announced that it would set up a third-party investigation committee to investigate the detailed cause of the accident. According to the Board of Education, the boy was not a good swimmer and had been held up by a teacher in a past lesson.
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Ishikawa Noto Town's traditional "Abare Festival" giant lanterns "Kiriko" dance bravely
2024-07-06 12:24:00
The traditional Abare Festival of Noto Town in Ishikawa Prefecture, in which people carry giant lanterns called "Kiriko" through the streets, has begun. On the night of the 5th, the "Kiriko" danced bravely around a large torch, praying for recovery from the earthquake.
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[Temperature updated regularly] Temperatures reach 36 degrees from the morning - take precautions against heatstroke
2024-07-06 11:59:00
On the 6th, temperatures rose from the morning mainly in Western and Eastern Japan, with Kochi, Tokushima, and Hiroshima prefectures reaching 36 degrees, causing extreme heat. Please take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke, such as avoiding going outside as much as possible and staying indoors in cool places.
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Fire breaks out at Gifu company warehouse; flames and heavy black smoke continue to extinguish fire
2024-07-06 11:40:00
A fire broke out at a company warehouse in Gifu City just after 9:00 a.m. on the 6th, and firefighters are continuing their efforts to extinguish the fire. According to the police, no injuries have been reported.
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Six years since the heavy rains in western Japan, floral tributes set in Mabi town, Kurashiki, Okayama to mourn victims
2024-07-06 11:35:00
Six years have passed since the heavy rains in western Japan, which left more than 300 people dead or missing, and a floral tribute has been set up in Mabi town, Kurashiki city, Okayama prefecture, which suffered severe damage, where local residents have visited to mourn the victims.
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Nationwide "Defective Housing Hotline" calls for consultations on shoddy construction and other damage
2024-07-06 11:26:00
The "Defective Housing Hotline" has been set up across the country, where lawyers and other professionals respond to inquiries about damage caused by shoddy construction and malicious renovations, and the number of inquiries about damage has been increasing.
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Tokyo police crack down on drunk driving: electric scooter accidents stand out
2024-07-06 11:21:00
The Metropolitan Police Department conducted simultaneous drunk driving crackdowns across Tokyo, and five people riding electric scooters were arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. Traffic accidents involving electric scooters caused by drunk driving have been prominent in Tokyo, and the Metropolitan Police Department is stepping up its vigilance.
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Fire breaks out at Gifu packaging company; heavy black smoke causes firefighting efforts
2024-07-06 10:35:00
According to the fire department and police, at around 9:15 a.m. on the 6th, a report was received that a fire had broken out at a company building that handles packaging in Hiokie, Gifu City. Fire engines and other firefighting efforts were underway, but even an hour after the report, heavy black smoke was still rising. According to the fire department, no injuries have been reported so far.
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Chief of Staff of Maritime Self-Defense Force intends to resign over inappropriate handling of "specially designated secrets"
2024-07-06 08:27:00
It has been revealed through an interview with a Defense Ministry official that unqualified personnel were handling "specially designated secrets" related to national security on several Maritime Self-Defense Force vessels. The Defense Ministry is considering disciplinary action against several senior officials, and the Chief of Staff of the Maritime Self-Defense Force, the top of the Maritime Self-Defense Force, has indicated his intention to resign.
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Chief of Staff of Maritime Self-Defense Force intends to resign over inappropriate handling of "specially designated secrets"
2024-07-06 07:45:00
It has been revealed through an interview with a Defense Ministry official that unqualified personnel were handling "specially designated secrets" related to national security on several Maritime Self-Defense Force vessels. The Defense Ministry is considering disciplinary action against several senior officials, and the Chief of Staff of the Maritime Self-Defense Force, the top of the Maritime Self-Defense Force, has indicated his intention to resign.
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Hokkaido Rankoshi Town Steam Eruption Problem Drilling Company "Misjudgment in Stopping Water Injection"
2024-07-06 07:08:00
Regarding the issue of steam containing arsenic and other substances escaping from a drilling site in Rankoshi Town, Hokkaido last year, the company conducting the drilling has revealed its view that the cause of the eruption was that when they encountered an underground crack, they should have stopped injecting water to seal the crack, but they made a mistake in judgment.
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Extreme heat continues across the country; heatstroke alert issued for 22 prefectures from Kanto to Okinawa
2024-07-06 06:21:00
Temperatures are expected to continue to rise on the 6th, mainly in western and eastern Japan, with scorching temperatures of over 35 degrees in many areas, and a dangerous 38 degrees in Shizuoka City in particular. A "heatstroke alert" has been issued for 22 prefectures and cities from the Kanto region to Okinawa, and people are urged to take precautions, such as using air conditioning appropriately.
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Six years after the Western Japan heavy rains, the percentage of people who evacuate when ordered to do so is declining, creating an issue
2024-07-06 05:54:00
Six years have passed since the torrential rains that hit Western Japan caused devastating damage in the Chugoku region. While the restoration of damaged infrastructure and emergency flood control measures have been almost completed, a survey of residents conducted by experts showed that the percentage of people who answered "I will evacuate if an evacuation order is issued" had dropped significantly from immediately after the disaster, raising the issue of whether people can evacuate appropriately before a disaster occurs.
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Chief of Staff of the Maritime Self-Defense Force intends to resign over inappropriate handling of "specially designated secrets"
2024-07-06 05:48:00
It has been revealed through an interview with a Defense Ministry official that unqualified personnel were handling "specially designated secrets" related to national security on several Maritime Self-Defense Force vessels. The Defense Ministry is considering disciplinary action against several senior officials, and the Chief of Staff of the Maritime Self-Defense Force, the top of the Maritime Self-Defense Force, has indicated his intention to resign.
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Unstable atmosphere in northern and western Japan; beware of strong gusts of wind, rain and hail
2024-07-06 05:34:00
Due to the influence of warm and humid air, the atmospheric conditions are expected to be very unstable from northern to western Japan on the 6th. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against strong gusts of wind such as lightning and tornadoes, and localized heavy rain.
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Kochi: Elementary school student drowns during swimming lesson in junior high school pool
2024-07-06 05:11:00
On the 5th, an elementary school student in Kochi City drowned in a pool during swimming lessons and was taken to the hospital in an unconscious state, but died on the night of the 5th. At the time, the filtration pump for the pool at the child's elementary school had broken down, so the lesson was held in the pool of a nearby junior high school, where the water was about 10 centimeters deeper.
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