Social News(2024/07/22)
Shinkansen Hamamatsu-Nagoya service suspended for the entire day after derailed trains are removed
2024-07-22 22:56:00
In the early hours of the 22nd, two maintenance cars on the Tokaido Shinkansen line collided and derailed, and the work to remove the derailed cars was completed around 10 pm. JR Central has announced that it will cancel all trains between Hamamatsu Station and Nagoya Station for the entire day of the 22nd, and that some trains may be canceled or delayed from the first train on the 23rd.
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Tokyo Mitaka Nogawa River falls below flood danger level
2024-07-22 22:32:00
The Nogawa River, which flows through Mitaka City, Tokyo, briefly exceeded the flood danger level at the Osawa-Ikegami observation station, but fell back below that level by 10:20 pm.
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Tokyo Mitaka Nogawa River reaches flood danger level
2024-07-22 22:13:00
The Nogawa River, which flows through Mitaka City, Tokyo, reached the flood danger level at the Osawa-Ikegami observation station at 9:50 pm.
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Shinkansen Hamamatsu-Nagoya service suspended for the entire day after maintenance vehicle collide and derails
2024-07-22 21:34:00
In the early hours of the 22nd, two maintenance cars on the Tokaido Shinkansen line collided and derailed, and work is currently underway to move the derailed cars onto a wheeled trolley in order to restore service. The Hamamatsu-Nagoya section, which is currently out of service, will be closed for the entire day of the 22nd, even after the removal work is completed.
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Shinkansen Hamamatsu-Nagoya service suspended for the entire day after maintenance vehicle collide and derails
2024-07-22 21:00:00
In the early hours of the 22nd, two maintenance cars on the Tokaido Shinkansen line collided and derailed, and work is currently underway to move the derailed cars onto a wheeled trolley in order to restore service. The Hamamatsu-Nagoya section, which is currently out of service, will be closed for the entire day of the 22nd, even after the removal work is completed.
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Okinawa's Kitadaito village mayor meets with Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Defense to accept radar deployment
2024-07-22 20:44:00
Regarding the government's plan to deploy a mobile surveillance and control radar on Kitadaito Island in Okinawa Prefecture, Kitadaito Village Mayor Onizuka met with Defense Parliamentary Vice-Minister Miyake on the 22nd and expressed his acceptance of the deployment, saying, "I believe that understanding has increased among the villagers."
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Shinkansen Hamamatsu-Nagoya service suspended for the entire day [JR Central press conference live]
2024-07-22 20:13:00
In the early hours of the 22nd, two maintenance cars on the Tokaido Shinkansen line collided and derailed, and work is currently underway to move the derailed cars onto a wheeled trolley in order to restore service. The work is prolonged and is expected to continue until around 9:00 p.m. on the 22nd, after which service between Hamamatsu and Nagoya is expected to be suspended for the rest of the day.
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House of Representatives member Manabu Horii admits to illegal donations during voluntary questioning by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Division
2024-07-22 19:58:00
In a case in which the offices of House of Representatives member Manabu Horii and other locations were searched on suspicion of violating the Public Offices Election Act for repeatedly making illegal donations within his electoral district, including sending condolence money in his own name through his secretary, it has been learned through interviews with people involved that during voluntary questioning by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Office Special Investigation Division, Representative Horii has admitted to making the illegal donations.
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Expanding "life jacket" rentals and stylish designs
2024-07-22 19:49:00
Summer vacation is finally upon us. This is the time when children have more opportunities to play in rivers, oceans, and other waterside locations, but there have been a series of water accidents all over the country. In order to avoid water accidents and to have fun playing, efforts are being made to encourage the use of "life jackets."
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Dangerously hot weather expected in Kanto and Tokai regions on 23rd; take precautions against heatstroke
2024-07-22 19:13:00
Temperatures continued to rise across the country on the 22nd, with some areas reaching nearly 40 degrees. Dangerously hot conditions are expected on the 23rd, particularly in the Kanto and Tokai regions, so please continue to take measures against heatstroke, such as avoiding going outside as much as possible and staying in cool indoor spaces.
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Tokaido Shinkansen Hamamatsu-Nagoya service suspended for the entire day as restoration work continues
2024-07-22 19:09:00
In the early hours of the 22nd, two maintenance cars on the Tokaido Shinkansen line collided and derailed, and work is currently underway to move the derailed cars onto a wheeled trolley in order to restore service. The work is prolonged and is expected to continue until around 9:00 p.m. on the 22nd, after which service between Hamamatsu and Nagoya is expected to be suspended for the rest of the day.
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Fukushima: Free provision of temporary housing to residents evacuated due to earthquake and nuclear accident to end
2024-07-22 19:08:00
The prefecture has decided to end the provision of free temporary housing to residents of the towns of Okuma and Futaba in Fukushima Prefecture who have been evacuated due to the Great East Japan Earthquake and the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant by the end of next fiscal year, 2025. This will mark the end, in principle, of all free provision of temporary housing to residents who have evacuated within Fukushima Prefecture or outside the prefecture.
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Ministry of Defense: Two MSDF helicopters that crashed during training found on seabed near site
2024-07-22 18:54:00
The Ministry of Defense announced that it had found the bodies of two helicopters on the seabed near the site of the accident in April this year in which two Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters collided and crashed during training off the coast of the Izu Islands. The waters around the site are about 5,500 meters deep, and the ministry will check the condition of the seabed and decide whether it is possible to salvage them.
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University students at Shinjuku "Toyo Yoko" warn high school students to be careful during summer vacation
2024-07-22 18:42:00
To coincide with the summer vacation, university student volunteers approached high school students and others visiting the Toei Yoko area of Kabukicho, Shinjuku, urging them to be careful not to get involved in crime or other trouble.
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Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office special investigation unit questions House of Representatives member Manabu Horii voluntarily over illegal donations
2024-07-22 18:42:00
In a case where the offices of House of Representatives member Manabu Horii were searched on suspicion of violating the Public Offices Election Act for repeatedly making illegal donations in his electoral district, such as sending condolence money in his own name through his secretary, it was learned from an interview with a person involved that the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Division has voluntarily questioned Representative Horii himself. It is believed that the Special Investigation Division has asked him to explain his awareness and circumstances regarding the donations.
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94-year-old woman collapses and dies in Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture, while working in a field. Heat stroke?
2024-07-22 18:37:00
In Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture, where the daytime maximum temperature exceeded 34 degrees, a 94-year-old woman was found collapsed while working in a field and was confirmed dead at the scene. According to the fire department, it is believed to have been heat stroke.
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Former Self-Defense Forces member killed in combat as Russian volunteer, information provided to Japanese Embassy
2024-07-22 18:27:00
During Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, a former Self-Defense Force member in his 20s living in Osaka Prefecture participated in combat as a volunteer soldier on the Russian side, and was killed in June in Donetsk Oblast in eastern Ukraine, according to interviews with people involved.
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Niigata, Sado: A man in his 90s dies from heatstroke after collapsing in a field and being treated at a hospital
2024-07-22 18:22:00
On the 21st, a man in his 90s was found collapsed in a field in Sado City, Niigata Prefecture. He was receiving treatment at a hospital, but died of heat stroke on the 22nd.
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Defendant denies charges of obstructing traffic on bicycle at first hearing
2024-07-22 18:04:00
The first hearing of the defendant known as the "Hyokkori Man," who is accused of obstructing traffic while riding his bicycle in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, was held, and the defendant denied the charges, saying he "did not intend to obstruct" the passage of traffic.
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Mie Prefecture Yokkaichi 78-year-old woman collapses in a field and dies, heat stroke or
2024-07-22 17:43:00
According to the fire department, a 78-year-old woman was found collapsed in a field in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture, by her family at around 11:00 a.m. on the 22nd, and the family called the fire department. The woman was taken to a hospital in the city unconscious, but was confirmed dead. Her cause of death is believed to be heat stroke. In addition, as of 3:30 p.m. on the 22nd, 27 people, both men and women, had been taken to hospitals in Mie Prefecture with heat stroke or suspected cases.
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Shinkansen trains unable to operate between Hamamatsu and Nagoya; removal of wrecked vehicles to continue until evening
2024-07-22 17:37:00
In the early hours of the 22nd, two maintenance cars on the Tokaido Shinkansen line collided and derailed, and work is currently underway to move the derailed cars onto a wheeled trolley in order to restore service. The work is expected to continue until around 7pm on the 22nd, after which the aim is to resume service between Hamamatsu and Nagoya after safety checks have been carried out.
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Private group survey finds 65% of people prioritize leisure over work, highest ever
2024-07-22 17:35:00
A survey conducted by a private organization found that 65% of people prioritize leisure over work, the highest figure since the current survey method was introduced.
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Temperatures rising nationwide, reaching 39 degrees in Tochigi and Yamanashi - Take precautions against heatstroke
2024-07-22 17:24:00
Temperatures are expected to continue to rise across the country on the 22nd, with some areas in Tochigi and Yamanashi reaching 39°C. 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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Record short-term heavy rainfall reported in southern Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, threatening disaster
2024-07-22 17:00:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, radar analysis indicates that approximately 90 mm of heavy rain fell in the southern part of Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, in the hour leading up to 4:40 p.m. As the risk of a disaster is imminent, the agency has issued a "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall information" and called on people to ensure their safety.
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Shinkansen trains unable to operate between Hamamatsu and Nagoya; removal of wrecked vehicles to continue until evening
2024-07-22 16:58:00
In the early hours of the 22nd, two maintenance cars on the Tokaido Shinkansen line collided and derailed, and work is currently underway to move the derailed cars onto a wheeled trolley in order to restore service. The work is expected to continue until around 7pm on the 22nd, after which the aim is to resume service between Hamamatsu and Nagoya after safety checks have been carried out.
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Kinugawa River water intake restrictions for the first time in six years; Tochigi Prefecture sets up drought countermeasure headquarters
2024-07-22 16:52:00
Due to the shorter than average rainy season, the amount of rainfall in northern Kanto has been low, and water intake restrictions have been implemented for the first time in six years for the Kinugawa River, which flows through Tochigi and Ibaraki prefectures. Tochigi prefecture, which is at risk of being affected, established a drought countermeasure headquarters on the 22nd and called on its residents to conserve water.
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Tokyo: 70-year-old daughter arrested for strangling and stabbing 102-year-old mother in Kunitachi
2024-07-22 16:34:00
On the morning of the 22nd, a 70-year-old daughter was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after she strangled and stabbed her 102-year-old mother with a knife at a house in Kunitachi City, Tokyo. The mother was taken to the hospital but died, and the daughter reportedly stated during questioning that "caregiving had become too difficult."
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"Understanding Mental Health" Talk show by Don Konishi and others in Mie
2024-07-22 16:19:00
Ahead of World Mental Health Day in October this year, an event was held in Tsu City, with guests including fashion designer Don Konishi, to deepen understanding of mental health.
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Prosecutors seek two-year prison sentence for former Nikai faction accounting chief
2024-07-22 16:08:00
In the trial of a former accounting officer accused of making false statements in the LDP Nikai faction's income and expenditure report in connection with a political fundraising party for the faction, the prosecution sought a two-year prison sentence, calling the crime "selfish and disregarding the people."
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Kinugawa River water intake restrictions for the first time in six years; Tochigi Prefecture sets up drought countermeasure headquarters
2024-07-22 16:01:00
Due to the shorter than average rainy season, the amount of rainfall in northern Kanto has been low, and water intake restrictions have been implemented for the first time in six years for the Kinugawa River, which flows through Tochigi and Ibaraki prefectures. Tochigi prefecture, which is at risk of being affected, established a drought countermeasure headquarters on the 22nd and called on its residents to conserve water.
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Temperatures rising nationwide, reaching 39 degrees in Tochigi and Yamanashi - Take precautions against heatstroke
2024-07-22 15:40:00
Temperatures are expected to continue to rise across the country on the 22nd, with some areas in Tochigi and Yamanashi reaching 39°C. 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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Fifth request for recurrence prevention measures for "partial non-implementation of reports" regarding Aleph
2024-07-22 15:22:00
The Public Security Intelligence Agency has requested the Public Security Examination Commission to continue with the recurrence prevention measures banning the use of facilities of the cult "Aleph," which changed its name from Aum Shinrikyo, for six months, on the grounds that the cult has not submitted some required activity reports. This is the fifth time the agency has made such a request.
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Maintenance vehicle crashes and derails on Tokaido Shinkansen line, unable to operate between Nagoya and Hamamatsu
2024-07-22 15:03:00
In the early hours of the 22nd, two maintenance cars on the Tokaido Shinkansen line collided and derailed, and work is currently underway to move the derailed cars onto a wheeled trolley in order to restore service. The outages will likely not resume between Hamamatsu and Nagoya until the evening when the work is completed, and there is no clear outlook for when that will happen.
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A refreshing sound in Matsue on a midsummer day: About 80 wind chimes line the stone-paved approach to the shrine
2024-07-22 14:59:00
Amid midsummer days with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees, about 80 wind chimes are hung along the stone-paved approach to the shrine in Matsue City, creating a cooling sound.
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Temperatures rising nationwide, reaching 39 degrees in Tochigi and Yamanashi - Take precautions against heatstroke
2024-07-22 14:48:00
Temperatures are expected to continue to rise across the country on the 22nd, with some areas in Tochigi and Yamanashi reaching 39°C. 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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Tokyo: 70-year-old daughter arrested for strangling and stabbing elderly mother in Kunitachi
2024-07-22 14:30:00
On the morning of the 22nd, a 70-year-old daughter was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after she strangled and stabbed her mother, believed to be in her 100s, at a house in Kunitachi City, Tokyo. The mother was taken to the hospital but died, and the daughter reportedly said during questioning that "caregiving had become too much."
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21-year-old suspect arrested for introducing prostitutes to high school girls at Shinjuku Toyo Yoko
2024-07-22 13:37:00
A 21-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly introducing prostitutes to high school girls who were visiting "Toyoko" in Kabukicho, Shinjuku. During questioning, she reportedly said, "I made money by introducing girls who gathered at Toyoko."
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Temperatures expected to rise to over 37 degrees in Kanto and Tokai regions, with 39 degrees forecast; take precautions against heatstroke
2024-07-22 13:31:00
Temperatures are expected to continue to rise across the country on the 22nd, exceeding 37 degrees in some areas. Temperatures are expected to rise further, with dangerously high temperatures of 39 degrees predicted in the Kanto and Tokai regions, so please take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke, such as avoiding going outside as much as possible and staying in cool indoor spaces.
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Baby Amur tiger gets to splash around in pool during "Daisho" in Wakayama
2024-07-22 12:53:00
The 22nd is the hottest day of the year, known as "Daisho." At a theme park in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, a pool was presented to a baby Amur tiger, who enjoyed playing in the water.
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Maintenance vehicle crashes and derails on Tokaido Shinkansen line, unable to operate between Nagoya and Hamamatsu
2024-07-22 12:47:00
In the early hours of the 22nd, two maintenance cars on the Tokaido Shinkansen line collided and derailed, injuring the driver and two workers. According to JR Central, restoration work is expected to continue until the evening, and it is unclear when service will resume between Nagoya Station and Hamamatsu Station, which is currently out of service.
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Demolition of apartment building in Kunitachi, Tokyo, begins as project halted due to "view of Mt. Fuji"
2024-07-22 12:32:00
The developer of a condominium in Kunitachi, Tokyo, which was scheduled to be demolished just before it was to be handed over because it blocked views of Mount Fuji, has begun demolition work, which is expected to be completed in about a year.
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Rainy season ends in northern Kyushu, but some areas experience extremely hot weather from the morning, so beware of heatstroke
2024-07-22 12:06:00
The Fukuoka Regional Meteorological Observatory announced on the morning of the 22nd that "the rainy season appears to have ended in northern Kyushu." Fukuoka Prefecture has been experiencing extremely hot days with temperatures reaching over 35 degrees since the morning, and a "heatstroke alert" has been issued.
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Temperatures expected to rise to over 37 degrees in Kanto and Tokai regions, with 39 degrees forecast; take precautions against heatstroke
2024-07-22 11:58:00
Temperatures are expected to rise nationwide on the 22nd, with some areas exceeding 37°C since the morning. Temperatures are expected to rise further, with dangerously high temperatures of 39°C predicted in the Kanto and Tokai regions, so please take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke, such as avoiding going outside as much as possible and staying in cool indoor spaces.
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Maintenance vehicle crashes and derails on Tokaido Shinkansen line, unable to operate between Nagoya and Hamamatsu
2024-07-22 11:56:00
In the early hours of the 22nd, two maintenance cars on the Tokaido Shinkansen line collided and derailed, injuring the driver and two workers. According to JR Central, restoration work is expected to continue until the evening, and it is unclear when service will resume between Nagoya Station and Hamamatsu Station, which is currently out of service.
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The rainy season ended in northern Kyushu three days later than average and three days earlier than last year
2024-07-22 11:15:00
The Fukuoka Regional Meteorological Observatory announced at 11:00 a.m. on the 22nd that "the rainy season appears to have ended in northern Kyushu." The end of the rainy season in northern Kyushu was three days later than average and three days earlier than last year.
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Tokaido Shinkansen maintenance car collide and derail, Hamamatsu-Nagoya service suspended
2024-07-22 10:58:00
On the early morning of the 22nd, two maintenance cars on the Tokaido Shinkansen line collided and derailed, causing one driver to sustain minor injuries. According to JR Central, restoration work is expected to continue until the evening, and it is unclear when service between Nagoya Station and Hamamatsu Station, which has been suspended, will resume after the evening.
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Tokaido Shinkansen maintenance car collide and derail, Hamamatsu-Nagoya service suspended
2024-07-22 10:00:00
On the early morning of the 22nd, two maintenance cars on the Tokaido Shinkansen line collided and derailed, causing one driver to sustain minor injuries. According to JR Central, restoration work is expected to continue until the evening, and it is unclear when service between Nagoya Station and Hamamatsu Station, which has been suspended, will resume after the evening.
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Typhoon No. 3 is expected to approach the Sakishima Islands on the 24th and 25th with extremely strong power.
2024-07-22 09:09:00
Typhoon No. 3 is currently stationary, east of the Philippines. It is expected to develop and move northward, approaching the Sakishima Islands with extremely strong force between the 24th and 25th. The Meteorological Agency is calling for early typhoon countermeasures and strict vigilance against strong winds and high waves.
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Tokaido Shinkansen maintenance car collide and derail, Hamamatsu-Nagoya service suspended
2024-07-22 09:03:00
In the early hours of the 22nd, two maintenance cars on the Tokaido Shinkansen line collided and derailed, causing one driver to sustain minor injuries. As a result, the Tokaido Shinkansen has suspended operations on both lines between Nagoya Station and Hamamatsu Station, and JR Central has stated that it is not expected that operations will resume.
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Tokaido Shinkansen maintenance vehicle crashes and derails, Hamamatsu-Nagoya service suspended
2024-07-22 07:49:00
According to JR Central, at around 3:30 a.m. on the 22nd, a maintenance vehicle for the Tokaido Shinkansen collided with another maintenance vehicle in Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture, and derailed. As a result, the Tokaido Shinkansen has suspended operations on both the up and down lines between Hamamatsu Station and Nagoya Station. According to the fire department, one man in his 40s was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
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Tokaido Shinkansen: Maintenance vehicle collides and derails, service suspended on some sections
2024-07-22 07:12:00
According to JR Central, at around 3:30 a.m. on the 22nd, a maintenance vehicle for the Tokaido Shinkansen collided with another maintenance vehicle in Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture, and derailed. As a result, Tokaido Shinkansen service is suspended between Shin-Osaka Station and Hamamatsu Station on the up line, and between Hamamatsu Station and Nagoya Station on the down line. According to the police, there is information that several people are injured.
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Dangerously hot weather continues: Temperatures expected to exceed 38 degrees in Kanto and Tokai regions; beware of heatstroke
2024-07-22 06:59:00
Temperatures are expected to rise nationwide on the 22nd, with dangerously high temperatures exceeding 38°C in the Kanto and Tokai regions. Please continue to take precautions against heatstroke by frequently replenishing fluids and salt intake.
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Government begins 24-hour monitoring of software in government ministries and agencies to combat cyber attacks
2024-07-22 04:34:00
In order to strengthen measures against cyber attacks, the government began a 24-hour monitoring initiative on the 22nd to check for any vulnerabilities in the software of network devices used by each ministry and agency that could make them vulnerable to attacks.
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Aomori Nebuta Festival: Finishing touches of "dai-age" now in full swing, starting August 2nd
2024-07-22 04:21:00
In preparation for the Aomori Nebuta Festival, which will be held from the 2nd of next month, the finishing work of placing large Nebuta floats onto carts, known as "daiage," is now in full swing in Aomori City.
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Japanese singers, actors and others auctioned to support humanitarian efforts in the Gaza Strip
2024-07-22 02:08:00
In an effort to raise funds for children living in the Gaza Strip in Palestine, where attacks by Israeli forces continue, an auction will be held in which singers, actors and other cultural figures will offer up costumes and other personal belongings.
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