Social News(2024/07/09)
New Prosecutor General Naomi Unemoto holds press conference: "I will strive to exercise prosecutorial power appropriately"
2024-07-09 23:51:00
The newly appointed Prosecutor General, Naomi Unemoto, held a press conference and stated her aspirations, saying, "I will bear in mind that the prosecutor's office is supported by the trust of the people, and will strive to exercise prosecutorial power appropriately." This is the first time a woman has been appointed to the position of Prosecutor General.
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94 people rushed to hospital in Tokyo due to suspected heat stroke (as of 9:00 p.m. on the 9th)
2024-07-09 21:39:00
According to the Tokyo Fire Department, by 9 p.m. on the 9th, a total of 94 people aged between 18 and 93 had been rushed to the hospital with suspected heatstroke in Tokyo.
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Two suspects in their 30s wanted nationwide arrested in money laundering case
2024-07-09 21:10:00
In a case in which 13 people were arrested for laundering fraud losses and other funds using paper company accounts, the police issued a nationwide wanted notice for two suspects in their 30s, whose faces had been made public, and on the 9th, they were arrested on suspicion of violating the Organized Crime Punishment Act, etc. The police are currently investigating the details of the case, as they are believed to be key members of the group.
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Former insurance company employee arrested for posting personal information of Giants player and making death threats
2024-07-09 21:02:00
A former insurance company employee was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for posting on an internet bulletin board, "I will brutally murder and execute him," along with an image containing the personal information of a professional baseball player from the Giants. During questioning, he said, "I did too much and I don't remember."
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Okinawa: Four China Coast Guard vessels briefly intrude into Japanese territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands; Coast Guard continues surveillance
2024-07-09 20:38:00
On the afternoon of the 9th, four China Coast Guard vessels entered Japanese territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture one after another, and after sailing within the waters for about two hours, all of them left. The Japan Coast Guard continues to warn and monitor the vessels to ensure they do not enter Japanese territorial waters again.
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China's aircraft carrier "Shandong" sails through the Pacific Ocean, fighter jets take off and land, Ministry of Defense on alert
2024-07-09 20:27:00
The Ministry of Defense announced that the Chinese Navy's aircraft carrier "Shandong" was seen sailing in the Pacific Ocean south of Okinawa Prefecture on the 9th, and fighter jets were seen taking off and landing. This is the fourth time that this aircraft carrier has been spotted in the Pacific Ocean, and the Ministry of Defense is continuing to monitor and be on alert.
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Chiba Prefecture offers cooperation to nearby MSDF air base for investigation into PFAS detection issue
2024-07-09 20:25:00
Regarding the issue of high concentrations of PFAS, an organic fluorine compound that has been identified as harmful, being detected in waterways and other areas in Chiba Prefecture, Chiba Governor Kumagai has revealed that he has offered the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force air base near the location where the substance was detected to cooperate in the investigation.
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Gunma Shibukawa Agricultural Cooperative's Managing Director to be Considered Disciplinary Action for Falsifying Audit Reports
2024-07-09 20:20:00
It has been learned through interviews with people involved that the executive director of an agricultural cooperative in Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture, falsified the audit report of the cooperative two years ago to avoid being pointed out in an internal audit for the improper management of a reserve fund entrusted to him by a livestock farming cooperative. The agricultural cooperative is considering taking disciplinary action against the executive director.
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Heavy rains in Akita Prefecture cause flooding, flooding under floors and underpasses
2024-07-09 20:05:00
According to police and fire departments in Akita Prefecture, no casualties from the heavy rain had been confirmed as of 5:00 p.m. on the 9th. However, there have been multiple reports of flooding in homes, with two homes in Misato Town and one in Yurihonjo City having water under their floors. In addition, damage has been reported in Daisen City and Akita City, including partial collapse of roads and flooding of underpasses. According to Daisen City, six underpasses in the city had been closed by 4:00 p.m. Among these, the underpass in Asahi-cho, Daisen City, was mostly submerged by water at around 11:00 a.m., and signs informing people of the road closure had been put up, with staff standing guard to ensure that no cars entered by mistake. This underpass is close to JR Omagari Station and has heavy traffic, so specialized contractors were using pumps to drain the water.
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Suspect in his 30s, believed to be leader of Saitama-based fraud case, arrested
2024-07-09 19:51:00
In a case where 17 members of a fraud group based in Saitama City were arrested for defrauding people of cash by offering false side jobs, police arrested a wanted suspect in his 30s who is believed to be the leader of the group on suspicion of fraud. He has reportedly denied the charges during questioning.
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An official car, an Alphard, was stolen from the garage of Shimotsuma City Hall in Ibaraki.
2024-07-09 19:38:00
In Shimotsuma City, Ibaraki Prefecture, the shutter of a garage on the city hall grounds was pried open and a government vehicle used by the mayor and others was stolen; the police are investigating the incident as a theft.
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Number of people transported due to suspected heat stroke: Forecast for the next week published online
2024-07-09 19:24:00
As the intense heat has caused a surge in people being taken to hospitals with suspected heatstroke, a group from the Nagoya Institute of Technology has developed a system that analyzes past weather data and other data to predict the number of people being taken to hospitals each day for the next week. They have begun publishing the predicted number of people being taken to hospitals on a website, and hope that local governments across the country will make use of the system.
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More than 9,100 people taken to hospital with heatstroke in one week, four times the number from the previous week
2024-07-09 19:20:00
Extreme heat has continued across the nation recently, with temperatures approaching dangerously high 40 degrees in some places. According to a summary by the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the number of people taken to hospital with heatstroke in the week ending on the 7th reached more than 9,100, a fourfold increase from the previous week.
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Baseball team coach arrested in Omihachiman, Shiga, on suspicion of assaulting child
2024-07-09 19:10:00
In Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture, a baseball team coach was arrested for assaulting a child on the team, injuring him, and threatening him with a kitchen knife. According to the police, he denies the charges.
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Evacuation notice for elderly people in Nawa area of Daisen Town, Tottori lifted
2024-07-09 19:09:00
The town of Daisen in Tottori Prefecture lifted the evacuation notice for the elderly and others that had been issued to a total of 2,057 households and 5,324 people in the Nawa district at 5:35 p.m.
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Three people died at the summit of Mt. Fuji, two of whom were identified; three people may have climbed the mountain separately and alone
2024-07-09 19:03:00
On the 26th of last month, the police announced that two of the three people believed to be climbers who were found dead in the crater at the summit of Mount Fuji were identified as a 53-year-old man from Tokyo and a 35-year-old man from Yamanashi Prefecture. The police are investigating the case, believing that the three people who died had all been climbing alone at different times.
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This year has seen a series of drowning accidents in the sea and rivers. How can we prevent them?
2024-07-09 19:02:00
"There is no river or sea that is not dangerous. Being complacent and thinking, 'It will be fine,' can lead to irreparable consequences." (X, Japan Water Rescue Association) In the scorching heat of summer, opportunities to splash around in the sea or pools have increased, and water accidents have been occurring one after another across the country. This weekend, eight people, including a 10-year-old girl, were killed, and one person is missing. Did you know that there are places where water accidents occur repeatedly? Also, what can you do to avoid becoming a victim?
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All evacuation orders in Yamagata Prefecture lifted
2024-07-09 18:56:00
Due to the heavy rain, evacuation orders and evacuation information for the elderly and others were issued for some areas in Shinjo City, Tobishima in Sakata City, Obanazawa City, Mogami Town, and Funagata Town in Yamagata Prefecture. However, following the lifting of the landslide warning, all evacuation information was lifted by 5:35 pm.
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Nagasaki Mayor Omura "will not amend" same-sex couple's residence certificate relationship status to "husband"
2024-07-09 18:55:00
It has been revealed that the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, which received an inquiry from Omura City, Nagasaki Prefecture, about the city's practice of issuing resident registration cards to male couples with "husband" written in the field indicating the relationship, responded that "there is a risk of causing practical problems." Omura City Mayor Sonoda said that he has no plans at this time to amend the entry on the resident registration cards, and will inquire with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications again.
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Evacuation orders lifted for Akita and Kawabe Toyonari districts of Akita City
2024-07-09 18:52:00
The city of Akita lifted the evacuation order for the Akita and Kawabe Toyonari districts of Akita City at 6:30 p.m. today, as the risk of landslides had decreased.
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Heavy rain in Tohoku and Sanin region, flooding, landslides, river flooding, etc.
2024-07-09 18:50:00
Due to the influence of the rainy season front and low pressure, heavy rains have fallen in Tohoku and Sanin, causing loose ground and raising the water levels of some rivers. It is necessary to continue to be on high alert for flooding in low-lying areas, landslides, and river flooding.
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Extremely hot days in various areas from Kanto to Kyushu; Miyazaki reaches over 38 degrees; take precautions against heatstroke even at night
2024-07-09 18:41:00
On the 9th, the Kanto to Kyushu regions continued to experience extremely hot weather, with temperatures reaching dangerously high levels of over 38°C in Miyazaki Prefecture. Tropical nights are forecast over a wide area through the morning of the 10th, so please continue to take precautions against heatstroke at night as well.
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Shimane Matsue: "Water is rising around houses and they are likely to be flooded" - lots of information
2024-07-09 18:23:00
According to the Matsue City Fire Department, since around 11:00 a.m., numerous reports have been received that water is rising around homes in Kuroda-cho, Sugata-cho, and Okutani-cho areas of the city, causing flooding.
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Evacuation orders lifted for Nishinagano area of Kakunodate Town, Senboku, Akita
2024-07-09 18:20:00
The city of Semboku in Akita Prefecture lifted the evacuation order for the Nishinagano district of Kakunodate town, which is in the river basin, at 5:45 pm, citing a drop in the river's water level.
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Cross-party working group to consider designing compensation system for former eugenics protection law victims
2024-07-09 18:15:00
Following the Supreme Court's ruling ordering the government to pay compensation for the former Eugenic Protection Law, a cross-party group of lawmakers has decided to set up a working group to consider the specific design of a system to provide new compensation to victims, including the scope of eligibility and amount.
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More than 9,100 people taken to hospital with heatstroke in one week, four times the number from the previous week
2024-07-09 18:11:00
Extreme heat has continued across the nation recently, with temperatures approaching dangerously high 40 degrees in some places. According to a summary by the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the number of people taken to hospital with heatstroke in the week ending on the 7th reached more than 9,100, a fourfold increase from the previous week.
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Evacuation order lifted in Monma district, Miyako, Iwate
2024-07-09 18:01:00
Following the lifting of the landslide warning, Miyako City in Iwate Prefecture lifted the evacuation order that had been issued to 118 households and 219 people in the Kadoma district of the city at 5:33 pm.
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Yasukuni Shrine graffiti incident: Two Chinese nationals are wanted on suspicion of vandalism
2024-07-09 17:56:00
In June, graffiti painted with red paint was found on a stone pillar at the entrance to Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward. The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department issued wanted notices for two Chinese nationals believed to be the perpetrators of the attack on suspicion of property damage and other offences, and also arrested another Chinese suspect who had purchased the spray cans of paint on the same charge.
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Chiba Ichihara: A light passenger vehicle hits a line of nursery school children, and a 74-year-old driver is arrested
2024-07-09 17:49:00
On the morning of the 9th, a light passenger vehicle collided with a line of nursery school children crossing a crosswalk in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, and six people, including four nursery school children, were taken to the hospital. Among them, a three-year-old boy was seriously injured, and the police arrested the 74-year-old driver on suspicion of negligent driving causing injury and are investigating the circumstances of the accident.
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Heavy rains in Akita Prefecture cause flooding, flooding under floors and underpasses
2024-07-09 17:41:00
According to police and fire departments in Akita Prefecture, no casualties from the heavy rain had been confirmed as of 5:00 p.m. on the 9th. However, there have been multiple reports of flooding in homes, with two homes in Misato Town and one in Yurihonjo City having water under their floors. In addition, damage has been reported in Daisen City and Akita City, including partial collapse of roads and flooding of underpasses. According to Daisen City, six underpasses in the city had been closed by 4:00 p.m. Among these, the underpass in Asahi-cho, Daisen City, was mostly submerged by water at around 11:00 a.m., and signs informing people of the road closure had been put up, with staff standing guard to ensure that no cars entered by mistake. This underpass is close to JR Omagari Station and has heavy traffic, so specialized contractors were using pumps to drain the water.
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Evacuation order issued for part of Izumo City, Shimane
2024-07-09 17:31:00
Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture, issued an evacuation order for some districts at 4:55 pm, citing an increased risk of landslides due to heavy rains. Evacuation orders were issued for 1,686 households and 4,701 people in the Amiya, Harukan, Shioya, Otsu, Naoe, Iwano, Idenishi, Shobara, Kunitomi, Tobisu, and Takahama districts of Izumo City.
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Chief of Staff of the Maritime Self-Defense Force: "I feel a deep sense of responsibility" after various scandals pointed out
2024-07-09 17:26:00
Regarding the various scandals that have been pointed out within the Maritime Self-Defense Force, Chief of Staff of the Maritime Self-Defense Force Yoshiaki Sakai said at a press conference, "I feel a deep sense of responsibility."
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More than 60% of "prefectural dormitories" around Tokyo are for male students only
2024-07-09 17:24:00
It has been found that over 60% of the "prefectural dormitories" around Tokyo that accommodate students from regional areas entering universities in the metropolitan area are exclusively for male students, and the group that conducted the investigation is calling for improvements, claiming that this is an inequality between men and women when it comes to university admission.
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Shimane Matsue: "Water is rising around houses and they are likely to be flooded" - lots of information
2024-07-09 17:22:00
According to the Matsue City Fire Department, since around 11:00 a.m., numerous reports have been received that water is rising around homes in Kuroda-cho, Sugata-cho, and Okutani-cho areas of the city, causing flooding.
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Evacuation orders issued for Akita and Kawabe Toyonari districts of Akita City
2024-07-09 17:11:00
At 1:10pm, Akita City issued evacuation orders to 47,988 people in 23,781 households in Akita City and 40 people in 20 households in the Kawabe Toyonari district, all of whom live in areas designated as landslide warning zones, citing the extremely high risk of landslides. The city is at Level 4 out of five warning levels, and is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas. The city has opened evacuation shelters in seven locations, including the district's citizen service center.
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Yasukuni Shrine graffiti incident: Two Chinese nationals are wanted on suspicion of vandalism
2024-07-09 17:02:00
In connection with an incident last month in which graffiti painted with red paint was found on a stone pillar at the entrance to Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has issued wanted notices for two Chinese nationals believed to be the perpetrators on suspicion of property damage and other offences, and has arrested another Chinese suspect who purchased the spray cans of paint on the same charge.
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"The world's largest flower" Titan Arum blooms in Miyazaki
2024-07-09 16:56:00
The Titan Arum, a flower native to Southeast Asia that is said to be one of the world's largest flowers, bloomed in a botanical garden in Miyazaki City on the night of the 8th, attracting many visitors.
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Six people have died this month in Tokyo from suspected heatstroke, including people in their 70s and 80s
2024-07-09 16:51:00
According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Medical Examiner's Office, six people have been confirmed to have died of suspected heatstroke in Tokyo so far this month.
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Extremely heavy rain in Shimane Prefecture, Tohoku to Sanin region on high alert for flooding and landslides
2024-07-09 16:46:00
Due to the influence of a stationary front, rain clouds are developing mainly on the Sea of Japan side from Tohoku to Sanin, and Shimane Prefecture is experiencing intermittent very heavy rain. Please be on high alert for flooding in low-lying areas, landslides, and river flooding, and pay close attention to information from local governments to ensure your safety as soon as possible.
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Akita Shinkansen resumes operation
2024-07-09 16:43:00
According to JR, the Akita Shinkansen had suspended operations on both lines between Akita Station and Morioka Station due to the heavy rain, but resumed operations around 4:00 p.m.
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Shimane Matsue: "Water is rising around houses and they are likely to be flooded" - lots of information
2024-07-09 16:42:00
According to the Matsue City Fire Department, since around 11:00 a.m., numerous reports have been received that water is rising around homes in Kuroda-cho, Sugata-cho, and Okutani-cho areas of the city, causing flooding.
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"No vacancies in facilities" - 22,000 people with disabilities waiting
2024-07-09 16:36:00
Some parents who live with children with disabilities are now elderly and are spending their time waiting for a place to open up in a residential facility, thinking about their children's future. A mother whose son has severe intellectual disabilities and autism said, "There are no vacancies in any of the facilities that will accept children with severe disabilities, and I'm worried about whether there is really a place for my son to live." The reality that people with disabilities and their families are unable to secure the housing they desire has come to light. NHK, together with experts, conducted a survey of local governments across the country and found that at least 22,000 people with disabilities are waiting to use residential facilities or group homes for people with disabilities because there are no vacancies.
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An official car, an Alphard, was stolen from the garage of Shimotsuma City Hall in Ibaraki.
2024-07-09 16:33:00
In Shimotsuma City, Ibaraki Prefecture, the shutter of a garage on the city hall grounds was pried open and a government vehicle used by the mayor and others was stolen; the police are investigating the incident as a theft.
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Teacher shortage in 30% of municipalities "worsened from a year ago" - Education Ministry issues notice calling for measures
2024-07-09 16:28:00
Regarding the serious teacher shortage, as of April this year more than 30% of local governments responded that it had "worsened" compared to a year ago, leading the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology to issue a notice nationwide calling for measures to be taken.
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Shimane Matsue: "Water is rising around houses and they are likely to be flooded" - lots of information
2024-07-09 16:16:00
According to the Matsue City Fire Department, since around 11:00 a.m., numerous reports have been received that water is rising around homes in Kuroda-cho, Sugata-cho, and Okutani-cho areas of the city, causing flooding.
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"No vacancies in facilities" - 22,000 people with disabilities waiting
2024-07-09 16:12:00
Some parents who live with children with disabilities are now elderly and are spending their time waiting for a place to open up in a residential facility, thinking about their children's future. A mother whose son has severe intellectual disabilities and autism said, "There are no vacancies in any of the facilities that will accept children with severe disabilities, and I'm worried about whether there is really a place for my son to live." The reality that people with disabilities and their families are unable to secure the housing they desire has come to light. NHK, together with experts, conducted a survey of local governments across the country and found that at least 22,000 people with disabilities are waiting to use residential facilities or group homes for people with disabilities because there are no vacancies.
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Meta side shows fighting stance in Yusaku Maezawa's social media false advertising lawsuit
2024-07-09 16:08:00
Amid a series of fraud cases involving fake social media advertisements impersonating celebrities and others, businessman Yusaku Maezawa has claimed that "allowing advertisements that use his name and likeness without his permission is a violation of his publicity rights and image rights," and has begun a lawsuit against Meta in the United States and its Japanese subsidiary, seeking damages and the suspension of advertisements. Meta has indicated its intention to fight the lawsuit, requesting that the lawsuit be dismissed, citing, among other things, that "the legal basis for the claim has not been made clear."
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Dozens of members of the Maritime Self-Defense Force expected to face disciplinary action for fraudulently receiving diving allowances
2024-07-09 16:04:00
It has been revealed through an interview with a Defense Ministry official that several members of the Maritime Self-Defense Force, who are tasked with rescuing stranded submarines, have fraudulently received allowances for diving during training, even though they did not actually dive. The fraudulently received allowances total tens of millions of yen, and dozens of members are expected to be disciplined soon.
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Home-grown watermelons competition in Tsurugi Town, Tokushima
2024-07-09 15:49:00
The annual competition to judge the best home-grown watermelons was held in Tsurugi Town, Tokushima Prefecture.
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Heat stroke prevention for the elderly: Stay hydrated without choking with a "slightly thickened" drink
2024-07-09 15:47:00
To prevent heatstroke, it is important to drink fluids frequently, but some elderly people avoid drinking fluids because they fear that fluid may get into their trachea when swallowing and cause them to choke. Experts are urging people to consciously drink fluids, including by thickening their water or tea.
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55 people rushed to hospital with suspected heat stroke in Tokyo (9th, 15:00)
2024-07-09 15:44:00
According to the Tokyo Fire Department, by 3:00 p.m. on the 9th, a total of 55 people, ranging in age from 20 to 93, had been rushed to the hospital with suspected heatstroke in Tokyo.
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Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications: Practical problems for same-sex couples with "husband (unregistered)" listed on resident registration
2024-07-09 15:40:00
Regarding the fact that Omura city in Nagasaki prefecture has issued resident registration cards to same-sex couples with "husband (not yet notified)" written in the field indicating the relationship, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto has asked the city to take action, as this is the type used for common-law couples, and there is a risk that problems may arise with the application of social security systems, etc.
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Report released on MSDF helicopter accident: "Inadequate lookout and insufficient advanced management"
2024-07-09 15:28:00
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has released an investigation report into the April 2019 crash of two helicopters off the coast of the Izu Islands. The report states that the causes of the crash were inadequate on-board watch and insufficient management of the helicopter's altitude by the commander.
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Evacuation orders issued to 219 people in 118 households in Miyako, Iwate Prefecture's Monma district
2024-07-09 15:20:00
Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture, issued evacuation orders to 118 households and 219 people in the Kadouma district of the city at 2:50 pm after a landslide warning was issued. The information corresponds to Level 4 out of 5 warning levels, and everyone is being urged to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Saitama's Gyoda "Ancient lotus" is in full bloom, cultivated from seeds discovered in a stratum more than 1,400 years ago
2024-07-09 15:19:00
The "ancient lotus" that was cultivated from seeds discovered in an old stratum dating back over 1,400 years ago in Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture, is now in full bloom.
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Class for junior high school students to learn how to prevent heat stroke Tenri, Nara
2024-07-09 15:14:00
As the scorching heat continues day after day, a class was held at a junior high school in Tenri City, Nara Prefecture, where students learned how to prevent heatstroke.
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Part of the slope of the diversion channel of the Shinano River in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture collapsed
2024-07-09 15:13:00
In Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, where heavy rains have been falling due to the influence of the rainy season front, a slope of the Shinano River diversion channel was found to have collapsed over a width of more than 70 meters. There is no impact on the river or surrounding roads, but the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's River Office is investigating the cause.
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Atomic bomb survivors' groups call for concrete steps toward nuclear disarmament and abolition
2024-07-09 15:11:00
A group made up of atomic bomb survivors and NGOs visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and called on Japan to take concrete steps toward nuclear disarmament and abolition, stating that Japan has a major role to play amid the growing nuclear threat around the world.
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Three people in their 70s and 80s have died from suspected heatstroke in Tokyo this month
2024-07-09 15:08:00
According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Medical Examiner's Office, three people in their 70s and 80s have died of suspected heatstroke in Tokyo as of the 7th of this month.
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Akita Shinkansen service suspended on both lines between Akita and Omagari due to heavy rain
2024-07-09 15:07:00
According to JR, the Akita Shinkansen has been suspended on both lines between Akita Station and Omagari Station since around 2:20 pm due to heavy rain. There is no prospect of resuming service.
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Heavy rainfall along the Sea of Japan coast, Tohoku to Sanin region on high alert for flooding and landslides
2024-07-09 14:51:00
Due to the influence of a stationary front, rain clouds are forming, mainly on the Sea of Japan side from Tohoku to Sanin, and heavy rain is falling. Please be on high alert for flooding in low-lying areas, landslides, and river flooding, and pay close attention to information from local governments to ensure your safety as soon as possible.
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Former insurance company employee arrested for posting personal information of Giants player and making death threats
2024-07-09 14:34:00
A former insurance company employee was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for posting on an internet bulletin board, "I will brutally murder and execute him," along with an image containing the personal information of a professional baseball player from the Giants. During questioning, he said, "I did too much and I don't remember."
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In the Nawa area of Daisen Town in Tottori, 2,057 households and 5,324 people were informed of evacuation, including the elderly.
2024-07-09 14:32:00
At 12:15 p.m., Daisen Town in Tottori Prefecture issued evacuation information for the elderly and others, totaling 2,057 households and 5,324 people in the Nawa district. The evacuation information for the elderly and others is at alert level 3 out of 5 levels, and calls on the elderly and people with disabilities to begin evacuating.
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Yamagata Shinkansen Yamagata-Shinjo service suspended for the entire day on the 9th due to heavy rain
2024-07-09 14:17:00
According to JR East, due to the heavy rain, the Yamagata Shinkansen has suspended operations on both lines between Yamagata Station and Shinjo Station in Yamagata Prefecture. Operations were initially expected to resume around 6:00 p.m., but due to the time required for track inspection work, operations will be suspended for the entire day of the 9th.
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Mitsubishi UFJ Bank employees forced to investigate TOB information leaks before public announcement
2024-07-09 14:09:00
It has been learned from an interview with a related person that the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission has conducted compulsory investigations of the home of a Mitsubishi UFJ Bank employee and the bank's headquarters on suspicion of violating the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, as the employee is suspected of leaking information about a tender offer (TOB) for a client company to a relative before the information was made public. The employee's relative and others are said to have made profits by trading stocks related to the client company.
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Elementary school student fatal accident: Ministry of Education issues notice to "strictly manage safety during swimming lessons"
2024-07-09 14:07:00
Following an accident in which an elementary school student in Kochi City drowned and died during a swimming lesson at a nearby junior high school pool, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has issued a notice to schools across the country to take strict safety measures, including when classes are held in unusual environments.
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Chiba Ichihara: A light passenger vehicle hits a line of nursery school children; a driver in his 70s is arrested
2024-07-09 14:02:00
On the morning of the 9th, a light passenger vehicle collided with a line of nursery school children crossing a crosswalk in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, and six people, including four children, were taken to the hospital. All of them were conscious, and the police arrested the driver in his 70s on suspicion of negligent driving causing injury and are investigating the circumstances of the accident.
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Prime Minister orders preparation of plan to develop shipboard medical treatment system in the event of a disaster
2024-07-09 13:56:00
Prime Minister Kishida has instructed relevant cabinet ministers to draw up a concrete plan by the end of the year to establish a system for treating injured people on ships at sea in the event of a large-scale disaster. The government plans to start operating the system within the next fiscal year.
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Report released on MSDF helicopter accident: "Inadequate lookout and insufficient advanced management"
2024-07-09 13:26:00
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has released an investigation report into the April 2019 crash of two helicopters off the coast of the Izu Islands. The report states that the causes of the crash were inadequate on-board watch and insufficient management of the helicopter's altitude by the commander.
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The first event where all students gather since the earthquake: Wajima High School in Ishikawa Prefecture
2024-07-09 13:22:00
Following the Noto Peninsula earthquake, Wajima High School in Ishikawa Prefecture, where some of the students remain evacuated, held a ball game tournament as the first event to bring all the students together, allowing them to see each other for the first time in a long while.
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An official car, an Alphard, was stolen from the garage of Shimotsuma City Hall in Ibaraki.
2024-07-09 13:01:00
In Shimotsuma City, Ibaraki Prefecture, the shutter of a garage on the city hall grounds was pried open and a government vehicle used by the mayor and others was stolen; the police are investigating the incident as a theft.
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Chinese man dies on climbing route on Mount Fuji's Yamanashi side, first death since mountain opening
2024-07-09 13:00:00
On the night of the 8th, a week after the mountain opened to the public, a 58-year-old Chinese man lost consciousness on the climbing route on the Yamanashi side of Mount Fuji and was later confirmed dead. According to the police, this is the first time a climber has died on Mount Fuji this summer.
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Extremely heavy rain in Shimane Prefecture, Tohoku to Sanin region on high alert for flooding and landslides
2024-07-09 12:53:00
Due to the influence of a stationary front, rain clouds are forming mainly on the Sea of Japan side from Tohoku to Sanin, and very heavy rain is falling intermittently in Shimane Prefecture. Please be on high alert for flooding in low-lying areas, pay attention to information from local governments, and ensure your safety as soon as possible.
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Cabinet decides to appoint Yukihiko Imazaki as new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
2024-07-09 12:51:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 9th, the government decided to appoint Supreme Court Justice Yukihiko Imazaki as the new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
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Suspect in cash transport vehicle attack may have boarded flight from Manila; investigation into entry intent
2024-07-09 12:32:00
In a case 23 years ago, a cash transport vehicle was attacked at a JA branch in Kodaira, Tokyo, and over 100 million yen in cash was stolen. The Iranian suspect arrested in this case was boarding a flight from Manila in the Philippines and was planning to enter the country from Kansai Airport in Osaka, according to an interview with an investigator. The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the suspect's entry, including the purpose of his entry.
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Extreme heat continues today, mainly from the Kanto region to the Pacific coast west of the country; be on alert for heatstroke
2024-07-09 12:22:00
On the 9th, eastern and western Japan will continue to experience extreme heat, with some parts of Kyushu reaching over 36 degrees Celsius since the morning. Please continue to take measures against heatstroke, such as using air conditioners, without enduring the heat.
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Ministry of Defense to report to House of Representatives Intelligence Oversight Committee on "special secret leaks"
2024-07-09 12:01:00
The Ministry of Defense is preparing to report to the House of Representatives' Intelligence Oversight Committee on the fact that unqualified personnel were handling "specially secret" information related to national security on several Maritime Self-Defense Force vessels. In addition, according to a Defense Ministry source, disciplinary action is expected to be taken after power harassment by several senior officials was confirmed in an internal bureau of the Ministry of Defense.
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Prime Minister Kishida to meet with plaintiffs in the former Eugenic Protection Law lawsuit on the 17th
2024-07-09 12:00:00
Following the Supreme Court's ruling ordering the government to pay compensation for the former Eugenic Protection Law, Prime Minister Kishida announced that he will meet with the plaintiffs in the lawsuit on July 17. After directly conveying the government's remorse and apologies, he is expected to explain the new form of compensation.
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Report released on MSDF helicopter accident: "Inadequate lookout and insufficient advanced management"
2024-07-09 11:58:00
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has released an investigation report into the April 2019 crash of two helicopters off the coast of the Izu Islands. The report states that the causes of the crash were inadequate on-board watch and insufficient management of the helicopter's altitude by the commander.
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Extremely heavy rain in Shimane Prefecture, Tohoku to Sanin region on high alert for flooding and landslides
2024-07-09 11:57:00
Due to the influence of a stationary front, rain clouds are developing mainly on the Sea of Japan side from Tohoku to Sanin, and very heavy rain is falling in Shimane Prefecture. The front is likely to remain stationary and the amount of rain will increase further, so the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for flooding in low-lying areas, landslides, and river flooding.
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Yamagata Shinkansen service suspended on both lines between Yamagata and Shinjo
2024-07-09 11:50:00
According to JR East, due to heavy rain, the Yamagata Shinkansen has been suspended on both lines between Yamagata Station and Shinjo Station in Yamagata Prefecture since around 9:30 a.m. Service is expected to resume around 6 p.m.
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Matsue: 40,044 households and 83,860 people are advised to evacuate the elderly
2024-07-09 11:44:00
Matsue City issued an "evacuation notice for the elderly and others" to a total of 40,040 households and 83,860 people in the city at 11:04 a.m. due to the risk of landslides caused by the heavy rains. The city is at alert level 3 out of five levels, and is calling on the elderly and people with disabilities to begin evacuating.
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Chiba Ichihara: A light passenger vehicle hits a line of nursery school children, six people including the children are transported to hospital
2024-07-09 11:34:00
On the morning of the 9th, a light passenger vehicle collided with a line of nursery school children crossing a crosswalk in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, and four nursery school children and two adults were taken to the hospital. All of them are conscious.
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Chiba Ichihara: A light passenger vehicle hits a group of nursery school children, 6 people transported to hospital
2024-07-09 11:03:00
According to a report from the fire department, a light passenger vehicle collided with a line of nursery school children in Aoyagikita, Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, at around 10:00 a.m. on the 9th, and six people, including four children and two adults, were taken to the hospital. All of them are conscious.
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Extremely heavy rain in Shimane Prefecture; strict vigilance against landslides in Tohoku and Sanin
2024-07-09 10:53:00
Due to the influence of a stationary front, rain clouds are developing mainly on the Sea of Japan side from Tohoku to Sanin, and very heavy rain is falling in Shimane Prefecture. The front is expected to remain stationary until the 11th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for strict vigilance against landslides and river flooding.
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Mitsubishi UFJ Bank employees forced to investigate TOB information leaks before public announcement
2024-07-09 10:18:00
It has been learned from an interview with a related person that the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission has conducted compulsory investigations of the home of a Mitsubishi UFJ Bank employee and the bank's headquarters on suspicion of violating the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, as the employee is suspected of leaking information about a tender offer (TOB) for a client company to a relative before the information was made public. The employee's relative and others are said to have made profits by trading stocks related to the client company.
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Evacuation orders issued to 61 people from 21 households in the Shinjo, Yamagata area
2024-07-09 09:57:00
Shinjo City, Yamagata Prefecture, issued an evacuation order to 61 people in 21 households in the Kyujo area at 9:25 a.m. on the 9th, citing an increased risk of landslides. The information corresponds to level 4 out of 5 alert levels, and Shinjo City has opened an evacuation shelter at the Wakuwaku Shinjo Lifelong Learning Center and is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Extremely heavy rain in Tohoku, be on high alert for landslides
2024-07-09 09:44:00
Due to the influence of the stationary front, rain clouds are developing mainly on the Sea of Japan side, and some parts of Tohoku are experiencing very heavy rain. The front is expected to remain stationary through the 11th, and heavy rain is expected to fall in Tohoku and Hokuriku, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides and other disasters.
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Extremely heavy rain in Tohoku, be on high alert for landslides
2024-07-09 09:03:00
Due to the influence of the stationary front, rain clouds are developing mainly on the Sea of Japan side, and some areas in Tohoku are experiencing very heavy rain. The front is expected to remain stationary through the 11th, bringing heavy rain to Tohoku and Hokuriku, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides and other disasters.
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Extremely heavy rain in Tohoku, be on high alert for landslides
2024-07-09 07:46:00
Due to the influence of the stationary front, rain clouds are developing mainly on the Sea of Japan side, and some areas in Tohoku are experiencing very heavy rain. The front is expected to remain stationary through the 11th, bringing heavy rain to Tohoku and Hokuriku, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides and other disasters.
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Evacuation orders issued to 677 people in 293 households in the Nishinagano district of Kakunodate Town, Senboku, Akita Prefecture
2024-07-09 07:22:00
Senboku City, Akita Prefecture, issued an evacuation order to 293 households and 677 people in the Nishinagano district of Kakunodate Town, which is in the river basin, at 6:30 a.m., due to the risk of flooding of the Iriminai River that runs through the city. The information corresponds to Level 4 out of 5 alert levels, and the city has opened an evacuation shelter at Kakunodate Onsen Hanayokan and is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Heavy rain expected in Tohoku and Hokuriku as front remains stationary through the day after tomorrow; be on high alert
2024-07-09 06:38:00
Due to the influence of the stationary front, rain clouds are developing mainly on the Sea of Japan side, and some areas in Tohoku are experiencing very heavy rain. The front is expected to remain stationary through the 11th, bringing heavy rain to Tohoku and Hokuriku, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides and other disasters.
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Extreme heat continues today, mainly from the Kanto region to the Pacific coast west of the country; be on alert for heatstroke
2024-07-09 06:17:00
On the 9th, the weather is expected to be sunny and extremely hot, mainly from the Kanto region to the Pacific coast west of Tokyo, and some areas have issued "heatstroke alerts." Please continue to be vigilant against heatstroke, and take measures such as using air conditioners without enduring the heat.
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"National Academic Proficiency Test" to be fully online from 2015 Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
2024-07-09 05:41:00
Regarding the National Academic Achievement Test, which is conducted annually for sixth graders in elementary school and third graders in junior high school, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has announced its intention to abolish paper-based tests and make them entirely online from the 2027 academic year.
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Dozens of members of the Maritime Self-Defense Force expected to face disciplinary action for fraudulently receiving diving allowances
2024-07-09 05:32:00
It has been revealed through an interview with a Defense Ministry official that several members of the Maritime Self-Defense Force, who are tasked with rescuing stranded submarines, have fraudulently received allowances for diving during training, even though they did not actually dive. The fraudulently received allowances total tens of millions of yen, and dozens of members are expected to be disciplined soon.
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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare survey: 77.8% of working mothers last year - a record high
2024-07-09 05:31:00
A survey conducted by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare last year found that the percentage of working mothers remained at its highest ever level at 77.8%, while 65% of households with children stated that their living situation was "difficult."
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Bird flu detected in American dairy cows: "Droplet-transmitted nature"
2024-07-09 05:27:00
Regarding the issue of the H5N1 avian influenza virus being detected in dairy cows in the United States, a group including the University of Tokyo has announced that, as a result of experiments using ferrets, a type of weasel, they have found that the virus has the ability to be transmitted through droplets.
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Japanese Society of Acute Medicine: "Avoid unnecessary outings during hot hours"
2024-07-09 05:24:00
On the 8th, the Japanese Society of Emergency Medicine held a press conference to raise awareness of heatstroke, and as the risk of heatstroke is expected to increase due to the extreme heat this summer, they urged people to "avoid unnecessary outings during hot times."
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NHK poll: 59% in favor of optional separate surnames for married couples, 24% against
2024-07-09 05:03:00
In an NHK opinion poll, people were asked whether they were in favor of introducing a system that would allow married couples to use their maiden surnames if they wished, and 59% were in favor and 24% were against.
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Saitama Kasukabe elementary school teacher arrested for taking secret photos in the staff toilet at his workplace
2024-07-09 01:13:00
A 33-year-old teacher from Kasukabe City, Saitama Prefecture, was arrested for sneaking into the female staff restroom at the elementary school where he works and taking secret photos with a small camera.
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