Social News(2024/08/15)
[Latest information on Typhoon No. 7] Approaching with extremely strong force, be on high alert
2024-08-15 22:47:00
The extremely powerful Typhoon No. 7 is developing and moving north, with winds getting stronger in the Izu Islands. The typhoon will approach eastern Japan and Tohoku with extremely strong force from the 16th to Saturday the 17th, and a linear rain band is expected to form in the Kanto region, Izu Islands, and Yamanashi Prefecture from the night of the 15th to the 16th, increasing the risk of disasters. Please be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides. Please prepare and stay in a safe place before the winds and rain get stronger.
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[Typhoon No. 7 Traffic impact] Tokaido Shinkansen scheduled suspension, 600 flights canceled
2024-08-15 22:24:00
Due to the effects of Typhoon No. 7, the Tokaido Shinkansen will be closed on both lines between Tokyo and Nagoya for the entire day on the 16th. Some trains on the Tohoku, Joetsu, and Yamagata Shinkansen lines will also be suspended from around 11:00 a.m. on the 16th. Air travel has also been affected, with All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines canceling a total of 619 domestic and international flights departing from and arriving at Haneda and Narita airports on the 16th.
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[Latest information on Typhoon No. 7] Approaching with extremely strong force, be on high alert
2024-08-15 22:05:00
The extremely powerful Typhoon No. 7 is developing and moving north, with winds getting stronger in the Izu Islands. The typhoon will approach eastern Japan and Tohoku with extremely strong force from the 16th to Saturday the 17th, and a linear rain band is expected to form in the Kanto region, Izu Islands, and Yamanashi Prefecture from the night of the 15th to the 16th, increasing the risk of disasters. Please be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides. Please prepare and stay in a safe place before the winds and rain get stronger.
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[Weather forecaster commentary] Typhoon No. 7 predicted path and future outlook
2024-08-15 21:37:00
Strong Typhoon No. 7 is developing and moving north, and winds are getting stronger in the Izu Islands. The typhoon will approach eastern Japan and Tohoku with very strong force from the 16th to Saturday the 17th, and a linear rain band is expected to form in the Kanto region, Izu Islands, and Yamanashi Prefecture from the night of the 15th to the 16th, which could lead to a sudden increase in the risk of disasters. Please be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides. Please prepare and stay in a safe place before the winds and rain get stronger.
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Information on evacuation for elderly people and others in landslide-prone areas in Kanagawa and Kawasaki
2024-08-15 21:23:00
As Typhoon No. 7 approaches, Kawasaki City has issued evacuation information for the elderly and others in landslide warning zones and areas at risk of flooding due to river overflow throughout the city. This corresponds to level 3 of the five-level warning level system, and calls on the elderly and people with disabilities to begin evacuating.
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[Latest information on Typhoon No. 7] Approaching with extremely strong force from the 16th to the 17th
2024-08-15 20:54:00
Strong Typhoon No. 7 will continue to move north as it develops, and is likely to approach eastern Japan and Tohoku with extremely strong force from the 16th to Saturday the 17th. A linear rain band is expected to form in the Kanto region, Izu Islands, and Yamanashi Prefecture from the night of the 16th to the 17th, which could dramatically increase the risk of disasters, so please be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides. Please prepare and stay in a safe place before the winds and rain get stronger.
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Odakyu Isehara-Shin-Matsuda Line service suspended due to earthquake
2024-08-15 20:51:00
As a result of the earthquake, Odakyu Electric Railway has suspended service on both lines between Isehara Station and Shin-Matsuda Station from 8:20 p.m.
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[Typhoon No. 7 Traffic impact] Tokaido Shinkansen scheduled suspension, 600 flights canceled
2024-08-15 20:47:00
Due to the effects of Typhoon No. 7, the Tokaido Shinkansen will be closed on both lines between Tokyo and Nagoya for the entire day on the 16th. Some trains on the Tohoku, Joetsu, and Yamagata Shinkansen lines will also be suspended from around 11:00 a.m. on the 16th. Air travel has also been affected, with All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines canceling a total of 619 domestic and international flights departing from and arriving at Haneda and Narita airports on the 16th.
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[Earthquake Alert] Magnitude 4 earthquake hits Nakai Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, no risk of tsunami
2024-08-15 20:39:00
At around 8:20 pm on the 15th, an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 was observed in Kanagawa Prefecture. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake. Seismic intensities in various areas were 4 in Nakai Town, Kanagawa Prefecture. In addition, seismic intensity 3 was observed in Midori Ward, Sagamihara City, Hiratsuka City, Odawara City, Hadano City, Atsugi City, Isehara City, Oi Town, Matsuda Town, Yamakita Town, Aikawa Town, and Kiyokawa Village in Kanagawa Prefecture. In addition, seismic intensity 2 and 1 tremors were observed over a wide area in southern Kanto, Yamanashi Prefecture, Nagano Prefecture, and Shizuoka Prefecture. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the epicenter was in western Kanagawa Prefecture, the depth of the epicenter was 10 kilometers, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 4.4. A magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred in western Kanagawa Prefecture on the 9th of this month, and shaking of a seismic intensity of 5-weak was observed within the prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency has called for people to be on the lookout for earthquakes of a maximum intensity of 5-weak for about a week following the earthquake.
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[Latest information on Typhoon No. 7] Approaching with extremely strong force from the 16th to the 17th
2024-08-15 20:03:00
Strong Typhoon No. 7 will continue to move north as it develops, and is likely to approach eastern Japan and Tohoku with extremely strong force from the 16th to Saturday the 17th. A linear rain band is expected to form in the Kanto region, Izu Islands, and Yamanashi Prefecture from the night of the 16th to the 17th, which could dramatically increase the risk of disasters, so please be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides. Please prepare and stay in a safe place before the winds and rain get stronger.
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[Live footage from various regions] Typhoon No. 7 approaching Kanto and Tohoku?
2024-08-15 19:38:00
The strong typhoon No. 7 will continue to move northward as it develops, and there is a risk that it will approach eastern Japan and Tohoku with very strong force from the 16th to the 17th (Saturday).
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Emergency information for the Nankai Trough earthquake has ended. Continue preparations.
2024-08-15 19:36:00
Following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture on the 8th of this month, a week has passed since the emergency information was issued calling for caution against large-scale earthquakes in the assumed focal area of the Nankai Trough earthquake, and the warning period ended at 5:00 pm on the 15th. The government has said that there is a 70 to 80 percent chance of a major earthquake occurring in the Nankai Trough within the next 30 years, and it is urging people to be aware that a large-scale earthquake could occur at any time and to take measures to prepare for earthquakes on a regular basis.
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Tokio Marine & Nichido employee on loan leaks 35,000 pieces of information about other companies
2024-08-15 19:27:00
Tokio Marine & Nichido, a major non-life insurance company, announced that an employee seconded to an insurance agency had leaked approximately 35,000 pieces of customer information for competing companies that was managed by the agency to the company itself. The sales staff had apparently encouraged the leak in order to understand the market share of rival companies.
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[Weather forecaster commentary] Typhoon No. 7 predicted path and future outlook
2024-08-15 19:22:00
Strong Typhoon No. 7 will continue to move northward as it develops, and is likely to approach eastern Japan and Tohoku with extremely strong force from Saturday the 16th to Saturday the 17th. In the Kanto region, Izu Islands, and Yamanashi Prefecture, a linear rain band may occur from the night of the 15th to the morning of the 16th, which may rapidly increase the risk of disasters, so please be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides.
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[Typhoon No. 7 Traffic impact] Tokaido Shinkansen scheduled suspension, 600 flights canceled
2024-08-15 19:12:00
Due to the effects of Typhoon No. 7, the Tokaido Shinkansen will be closed on both lines between Tokyo and Nagoya for the entire day on the 16th. Some trains on the Tohoku, Joetsu, and Yamagata Shinkansen lines will also be suspended from around 11:00 a.m. on the 16th. Air travel has also been affected, with All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines canceling a total of 619 domestic and international flights departing from and arriving at Haneda and Narita airports on the 16th.
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[Latest information on Typhoon No. 7] Approaching with extremely strong force from the 16th to the 17th
2024-08-15 18:59:00
Strong Typhoon No. 7 will continue to move north as it develops, and is likely to approach eastern Japan and Tohoku with extremely strong force from the 16th to Saturday the 17th. A linear rain band is expected to form in the Kanto region, Izu Islands, and Yamanashi Prefecture from the night of the 16th to the 17th, which could dramatically increase the risk of disasters, so please be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides. Please prepare and stay in a safe place before the winds and rain get stronger.
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Cabinet Office Meteorological Agency holds press conference: "Continue to prepare for earthquakes on a daily basis"
2024-08-15 18:58:00
One week has passed since the issuance of emergency information calling for caution against a massive earthquake in the Nankai Trough, and with the warning period ending in the evening of the 15th, the Cabinet Office and the Japan Meteorological Agency held a press conference on the evening of the 15th, stating that the situation remains unchanged and that a major earthquake could occur at any time along the Nankai Trough, and urging people to continue making preparations for earthquakes on a daily basis.
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Emergency information for the Nankai Trough earthquake has ended. Continue preparations.
2024-08-15 18:45:00
Following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture on the 8th of this month, a week has passed since the emergency information was issued calling for caution against large-scale earthquakes in the assumed focal area of the Nankai Trough earthquake, and the warning period ended at 5:00 pm on the 15th. The government has said that there is a 70 to 80 percent chance of a major earthquake occurring in the Nankai Trough within the next 30 years, and it is urging people to be aware that a large-scale earthquake could occur at any time and to take measures to prepare for earthquakes on a regular basis.
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Temporary power outage for 240,000 households in Osaka and other areas due to faulty underground power lines
2024-08-15 18:44:00
Kansai Electric Power Transmission and Distribution Co., Inc. is currently investigating further the temporary power outage that occurred early on the 15th, affecting up to 240,000 households in the cities of Osaka and Moriguchi, which it believes was caused by a malfunction in some of the underground power cables.
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[Affected by Typhoon No. 7] Delivery delays expected; leisure facilities closed one after another
2024-08-15 18:33:00
Due to the effects of Typhoon No. 7, delays in collection and delivery of parcels are expected in northern and eastern Japan from the 16th. In addition, leisure facilities in Tokyo and Chiba Prefecture have decided to close, and other areas are being affected.
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79 years since the end of the war: National memorial service for war dead held at Budokan
2024-08-15 18:32:00
On the 15th, marking 79 years since the end of the war, a government-sponsored National Memorial Ceremony for the War Dead was held in Tokyo to commemorate the approximately 3.1 million war dead.
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[Affected by Typhoon No. 7] Ueno Zoo closed on the 16th, leisure facilities closed one after another
2024-08-15 18:11:00
As Typhoon No. 7 approaches, leisure facilities in Tokyo and Chiba prefectures are closing, causing impacts in many areas.
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[Live press conference] Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information Call Ends
2024-08-15 18:00:00
Following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture on the 8th of this month, a week has passed since the emergency information was issued calling for caution against large-scale earthquakes in the assumed focal area of the Nankai Trough earthquake, and the warning period ended at 5:00 pm on the 15th. The Cabinet Office and the Japan Meteorological Agency held a press conference at 6:00 pm on the 15th. The press conference is being broadcast live.
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Information on evacuation for elderly people and others for 589 households in areas with landslide warning in Katori, Chiba
2024-08-15 17:57:00
Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, warned of the risk of landslides and issued evacuation information to 589 households and 1,649 people in the city's special landslide warning zones and landslide warning zones at 5:15 p.m. The information corresponds to Level 3 on a five-level alert scale, and calls on the elderly and people with disabilities to begin evacuating.
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Temperatures approaching 40 degrees in Hiroshima and Osaka; Nagoya may be hit by dangerous heat tomorrow
2024-08-15 17:50:00
Temperatures continued to rise over a wide area on the 15th, with dangerously hot temperatures approaching 40 degrees in Hiroshima and Osaka prefectures. Dangerously hot weather is also expected in Nagoya on the 16th, so please continue to take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke.
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Bear stays in garage for 6 hours before being exterminated in Kamishihoro, Hokkaido
2024-08-15 17:47:00
On the morning of the 15th, a bear appeared in the hot spring town of Kamishihoro, Hokkaido, and remained on a residential property for about six hours, but was eventually exterminated by the local hunting association.
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[Typhoon No. 7 Traffic impact] Tokaido Shinkansen scheduled suspension, 600 flights canceled
2024-08-15 17:41:00
Due to the effects of Typhoon No. 7, the Tokaido Shinkansen will be closed on both lines between Tokyo and Nagoya for the entire day on the 16th. Some trains on the Tohoku, Joetsu, and Yamagata Shinkansen lines will also be suspended from around 11:00 a.m. on the 16th. Air travel has also been affected, with All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines canceling a total of 619 domestic and international flights departing from and arriving at Haneda and Narita airports on the 16th.
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Emergency information for the Nankai Trough earthquake has ended. Continue preparations.
2024-08-15 17:40:00
Following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture on the 8th of this month, a week has passed since the emergency information was issued calling for caution against large-scale earthquakes in the assumed focal area of the Nankai Trough earthquake, and the warning period ended at 5:00 pm on the 15th. The government has said that there is a 70 to 80 percent chance of a major earthquake occurring in the Nankai Trough within the next 30 years, and it is urging people to be aware that a large-scale earthquake could occur at any time and to take measures to prepare for earthquakes on a regular basis.
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Emergency information for the Nankai Trough earthquake has ended. Continue preparations.
2024-08-15 17:16:00
Following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture on the 8th of this month, a week has passed since the emergency information was issued calling for caution against large-scale earthquakes in the assumed focal area of the Nankai Trough earthquake, and the warning period ended at 5:00 pm on the 15th. The government has said that there is a 70 to 80 percent chance of a major earthquake occurring in the Nankai Trough within the next 30 years, and it is urging people to be aware that a large-scale earthquake could occur at any time and to take measures to prepare for earthquakes on a regular basis.
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Evacuation orders issued to 9,247 households in landslide-prone and flood-prone areas of Mobara, Chiba
2024-08-15 17:15:00
Mobara City, Chiba Prefecture, issued evacuation orders to 18,522 people in 9,247 households in the city's landslide warning zones and flood-prone areas at 4:15 p.m., citing the risk of heavy rain from the 16th onward due to the effects of the typhoon. The city is at Level 4 out of five warning levels, and is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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[Typhoon No. 7 Traffic impact] Tokaido Shinkansen scheduled suspension, 600 flights canceled
2024-08-15 17:14:00
Due to the effects of Typhoon No. 7, the Tokaido Shinkansen will be closed on both lines between Tokyo and Nagoya for the entire day on the 16th. Some trains on the Tohoku, Joetsu, and Yamagata Shinkansen lines will also be suspended from around 11:00 a.m. on the 16th. Air travel has also been affected, with All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines canceling a total of 619 domestic and international flights departing from and arriving at Haneda and Narita airports on the 16th.
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Emergency information call ends: "Continue preparations" says chairman of evaluation committee
2024-08-15 17:07:00
Professor Emeritus Sunao Hirata of the University of Tokyo, who assessed and examined whether the earthquake that occurred in the Hyuga-Nada Sea on the 8th of this month was related to a massive earthquake in the Nankai Trough, said that a week has passed since the information was released, and that we need to continue to assume that large earthquakes and tsunamis will occur and be prepared to respond immediately.
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Man seriously injured after being attacked by bear caught in trap in Aizu Misato town, Fukushima
2024-08-15 17:06:00
On the morning of the 15th, a man in his 80s was attacked by a bear caught in a trap in a forest near a house in the mountains of Aizu Misato Town, Fukushima Prefecture, and suffered serious injuries to his face and other parts of his body. Police are patrolling the area in patrol cars and calling for caution.
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Risk of "linear precipitation band" occurring in Kanto and Yamanashi Prefectures; strict vigilance against landslides, etc.
2024-08-15 16:54:00
As Typhoon No. 7 approaches, there is a risk that a "linear precipitation band" of developed rain clouds will form in succession in Ibaraki Prefecture, Tochigi Prefecture, Gunma Prefecture, Saitama Prefecture, Tokyo (excluding the Ogasawara Islands), Chiba Prefecture, Kanagawa Prefecture, and Yamanashi Prefecture, and the risk of disasters will increase sharply by the evening of the 16th. Please be on high alert for landslides and other disasters.
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79 years since the end of the war: National memorial service for war dead held at Budokan
2024-08-15 16:43:00
On the 15th, marking 79 years since the end of the war, a government-sponsored National Memorial Ceremony for the War Dead was held in Tokyo to commemorate the approximately 3.1 million war dead.
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[Affected by Typhoon No. 7] Leisure facilities in Chiba Prefecture decide to close on the 16th
2024-08-15 16:30:00
Due to the effects of Typhoon No. 7, many leisure facilities in Chiba Prefecture have decided to close on the 16th.
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24 people aged between 15 and 89 were rushed to hospital in Tokyo due to suspected heatstroke (15th, 15:00)
2024-08-15 16:25:00
According to the Tokyo Fire Department, by 3:00 p.m. on the 15th, a total of 24 people aged between 15 and 89 had been rushed to the hospital with suspected heatstroke in Tokyo.
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Online survey: 83% of people have "seen or heard" emergency information on the Nankai Trough earthquake
2024-08-15 16:18:00
A research team from the University of Tokyo Graduate School conducted an online survey regarding the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information (Massive Earthquake Warning)" that was first released on the 8th of this month, and found that about 80% of people in the prefectures that were the target of the notice had seen or heard the information. However, even though the information did not necessarily mean that a massive earthquake would occur, about 70% of those who saw or heard it took it to mean that "an earthquake is going to occur," and experts pointed out that "on the whole, people are taking it calmly, but it is necessary to make sure that people understand it so that there are no misunderstandings."
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79 years since the end of the war: National memorial service for war dead held at Budokan
2024-08-15 15:36:00
On the 15th, marking 79 years since the end of the war, a government-sponsored National Memorial Ceremony for the War Dead was held in Tokyo to commemorate the approximately 3.1 million war dead.
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[Live footage from various regions] Typhoon No. 7 approaching Kanto and Tohoku?
2024-08-15 15:25:00
The strong typhoon No. 7 is expected to continue to develop and move northward, and is likely to approach the Kanto and Tohoku regions between the 16th and the 17th (Saturday).
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Woman in her 70s seriously injured after being attacked by bear on Kumano Kodo trail in Mie
2024-08-15 15:08:00
On the 14th, a woman in her 70s was attacked by a bear and seriously injured on the Kumano Kodo trail, which crosses the towns of Taiki and Kihoku in Mie Prefecture.
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[Typhoon No. 7] What are its characteristics? What precautions can you take at home? A detailed explanation from a disaster specialist
2024-08-15 14:58:00
Strong Typhoon No. 7 continues to develop and move northward. It will approach the Kanto and Tohoku regions from the 16th to the 17th (Saturday), and there is a risk that some houses in the Izu Islands will be destroyed by violent winds. What are the characteristics of this typhoon? What preparations should we make? NHK's disaster specialist will explain in detail.
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[Typhoon No. 7 Traffic impact] Tokaido Shinkansen special trains ahead of planned suspension
2024-08-15 14:46:00
Due to the effects of Typhoon No. 7, the Tokaido Shinkansen will be suspending service on both lines between Tokyo and Nagoya on the 16th. For this reason, special trains will be operated on the 15th in anticipation of an increase in passengers who will bring forward their scheduled travel plans. In addition, some trains on the Tohoku, Joetsu, and Yamagata Shinkansen lines will also be suspending service from around 11:00 a.m. on the 16th.
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Six people, including a high school student, were arrested in Tokyo's Adachi Ward on suspicion of robbery and assault against a man in his 70s.
2024-08-15 14:42:00
In May of this year, a group of six people aged between 16 and 21 were arrested on suspicion of robbery and assault for allegedly pulling down a man in his 70s, whom they did not know, from behind on a street in Tokyo's Adachi Ward, seriously injuring him, and stealing his cash and other belongings. It is believed that they met through social media.
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79 years since the end of the war: National memorial service for war dead held at Budokan
2024-08-15 14:32:00
On the 15th, marking 79 years since the end of the war, a government-sponsored National Memorial Ceremony for the War Dead was held in Tokyo to commemorate the approximately 3.1 million war dead.
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Ministry of Justice to extend hours of "Children's Human Rights Consultation" service
2024-08-15 14:31:00
As the end of summer vacation and the start of the new school term increases, the Ministry of Justice will extend the hours for its "Children's Human Rights Consultation" from next week. Minister of Justice Koizumi called for people to make use of the service, saying, "Please don't worry alone, but seek advice."
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Nagasaki Sasebo house burned down, two bodies found in ruins, residents unable to contact
2024-08-15 14:26:00
On the night of the 14th, a house in Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture, was completely burned down, and two bodies were found in the ruins. After the fire, the two women in their 70s and 80s who lived in the house could not be contacted, and the police are currently working to identify them.
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On the anniversary of the end of the war, Nagasaki "gathering for peace" renews feelings of peace among atomic bomb survivors
2024-08-15 14:17:00
On the 15th, the anniversary of the end of the war, a "gathering of non-war" was held in Nagasaki, where atomic bomb survivors and others vowed never to start a war again, renewing their commitment to peace.
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WHO declares monkeypox a national emergency
2024-08-15 13:59:00
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak of monkeypox, known as "EMPOX," a "Public Health Emergency of International Concern," citing concerns that it may spread beyond Africa.
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[Latest information on Typhoon No. 7] Strong typhoon approaching Kanto and Tohoku from the 16th to the 17th
2024-08-15 13:37:00
Strong Typhoon No. 7 will continue to move northward as it intensifies, and is likely to approach the Kanto and Tohoku regions between the 16th and Saturday the 17th. In particular, in the Izu Islands, violent winds that may cause some houses to collapse are expected to blow, and linear rain bands may occur, increasing the risk of disasters, so please be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides.
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[Typhoon No. 7 Traffic impact] Tokaido Shinkansen special trains ahead of planned suspension
2024-08-15 13:35:00
Due to the effects of Typhoon No. 7, the Tokaido Shinkansen will be suspending service on both lines between Tokyo and Nagoya on the 16th. For this reason, special trains will be operated on the 15th in anticipation of an increase in passengers who will bring forward their scheduled travel plans. In addition, some trains on the Tohoku, Joetsu, and Yamagata Shinkansen lines will also be suspending service from around 11:00 a.m. on the 16th.
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79 years since the end of the war: National memorial service for war dead held at Budokan
2024-08-15 13:34:00
On the 15th, marking 79 years since the end of the war, a government-sponsored National Memorial Ceremony for the War Dead was held in Tokyo to commemorate the approximately 3.1 million war dead.
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Shikoku: 2.5 times more people than expected in areas expected to be inundated by tsunami due to tourists and people returning home
2024-08-15 13:26:00
It has been one week since the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" was announced on the 15th. In Shikoku, the consecutive holidays coincided with summer festivals in various regions, so many tourists and people returning home visited areas expected to be inundated by tsunamis, and in some areas the number of people increased by 2.5 times compared to usual. Experts point out that "local governments and other organizations need to disseminate information about earthquakes and evacuation to tourists as well."
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79 years since the end of the war: National memorial service for war dead held at Budokan
2024-08-15 13:14:00
On the 15th, marking 79 years since the end of the war, a government-sponsored National Memorial Ceremony for the War Dead was held in Tokyo to commemorate the approximately 3.1 million war dead.
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Four Thai suspects arrested in Gunma for allegedly stealing copper cables
2024-08-15 13:02:00
Four suspects of Thai nationality were arrested for stealing approximately 160 meters of copper wire cable from a solar power generation facility in Gunma Prefecture. The Metropolitan Police Department believes that the four have committed more than 30 thefts from solar power generation facilities in one metropolitan area and seven prefectures in the Kanto region, and is continuing its investigation.
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Two cars collide head-on on Tohoku Expressway, killing both drivers and injuring two children
2024-08-15 13:01:00
On the morning of the 15th, a light passenger vehicle traveling the wrong way on the Tohoku Expressway in Nasushiobara City, Tochigi Prefecture, collided head-on with a passenger vehicle, killing both drivers and injuring two children in the passenger vehicle, who were taken to the hospital. The collision occurred in the passing lane of the two-lane road, and the police are currently investigating the details.
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Emergency information on the Nankai Trough earthquake: Call to action to end today. Continue vigilance.
2024-08-15 12:58:00
Following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture on the 8th of this month, the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued emergency information stating that the possibility of a large-scale earthquake occurring in the assumed focal area of the Nankai Trough earthquake is higher than usual, and is calling for caution against a massive earthquake. The warning is scheduled to end on the evening of the 15th, one week after the earthquake, but caution is still required as there has long been a high probability of a massive Nankai Trough earthquake occurring. Let's take a look back at the past week.
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[Typhoon No. 7 Traffic impact] Tokaido Shinkansen special trains ahead of planned suspension
2024-08-15 12:48:00
Due to the effects of Typhoon No. 7, the Tokaido Shinkansen will be suspending service on both lines between Tokyo and Nagoya on the 16th. For this reason, special trains will be operated on the 15th in anticipation of an increase in passengers who will bring forward their scheduled travel plans. In addition, some trains on the Tohoku, Joetsu, and Yamagata Shinkansen lines will also be suspending service from around 11:00 a.m. on the 16th.
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Wakayama's Shirahama beach reopens for the first time in about a week, with beachgoers spotted
2024-08-15 12:31:00
Shirahama Town in Wakayama Prefecture closed its swimming beaches following emergency information about a Nankai Trough earthquake, but reopened them on the 15th as progress was made in identifying evacuation routes to higher ground and rapid evacuation was now possible.
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One year after the release of treated water, Agriculture Minister Sakamoto "persistently urges China to lift restrictions"
2024-08-15 12:26:00
With the first anniversary of the start of the release of treated water accumulating at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean approaching on the 24th of this month, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Sakamoto stated at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on the 15th that he intends to persistently urge China, which continues to suspend the import of Japanese seafood products, to lift its restrictions.
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[Latest information on Typhoon No. 7] Strong typhoon approaching Kanto and Tohoku from the 16th to the 17th
2024-08-15 12:17:00
Strong Typhoon No. 7 will continue to move northward as it intensifies, and is likely to approach the Kanto and Tohoku regions between the 16th and Saturday the 17th. In particular, in the Izu Islands, violent winds that may cause some houses to collapse are expected to blow, and linear rain bands may occur, increasing the risk of disasters, so please be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides.
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79 years since the end of the war: Gifu temple rings bell 1,000 times to pray for peace
2024-08-15 12:15:00
On the 15th, which marks 79 years since the end of the war, a temple in Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture, is holding an event in which worshippers and others will ring a bell a total of 1,000 times to pray for peace.
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Dangerous heat predicted for western Japan; thorough measures to prevent heatstroke required
2024-08-15 12:13:00
Dangerously hot conditions are expected on the 15th, especially in Western Japan, so please continue to take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke.
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[Weather forecaster commentary] Typhoon No. 7 predicted path and future outlook
2024-08-15 12:12:00
Strong Typhoon No. 7 will continue to move northward as it intensifies, and is likely to approach the Kanto and Tohoku regions between the 16th and Saturday the 17th. In particular, in the Izu Islands, violent winds that could cause some houses to collapse are expected to blow, and linear rain bands may occur, increasing the risk of disasters occurring rapidly, so please be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides.
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[Details] Typhoon No. 7 - Press conference between the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism - Course and precautions
2024-08-15 12:07:00
Strong Typhoon No. 7 is likely to maintain its strength and approach the Kanto and Tohoku regions between the 16th and 17th. The Japan Meteorological Agency and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism held a joint press conference at 11:00 a.m. to explain the typhoon's future course and points to watch out for.
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79 years since the end of the war: Gathering to ring the "Peace Bell" at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
2024-08-15 12:02:00
On the 15th, 79 years after the end of the war, a gathering was held in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park where atomic bomb survivors and high school students rang the "Peace Bell" in hopes of a world without war or nuclear weapons.
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[Typhoon No. 7 Traffic impact] Tokaido Shinkansen special trains ahead of planned suspension
2024-08-15 11:59:00
Due to the effects of Typhoon No. 7, the Tokaido Shinkansen will be suspending service on both lines between Tokyo and Nagoya on the 16th. For this reason, special trains will be operated on the 15th in anticipation of an increase in passengers who will bring forward their scheduled travel plans. In addition, some trains on the Tohoku, Joetsu, and Yamagata Shinkansen lines will also be suspending service from around 11:00 a.m. on the 16th.
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[Live broadcast] 79 years since the end of the war, National Memorial Ceremony for the War Dead held at Budokan
2024-08-15 11:39:00
On the 15th, which marks 79 years since the end of the war, events will be held across the country to commemorate the approximately 3.1 million war dead and pray for peace.
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Emergency information on the Nankai Trough earthquake: Call to action to end today. Continue vigilance.
2024-08-15 11:22:00
Following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture on the 8th of this month, the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued emergency information stating that the possibility of a large-scale earthquake occurring in the assumed focal area of the Nankai Trough earthquake is higher than usual, and is calling for caution against a massive earthquake. The warning is scheduled to end on the evening of the 15th, one week after the earthquake, but caution is still required as there has long been a high probability of a massive Nankai Trough earthquake occurring. Let's take a look back at the past week.
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Some trains on the Tohoku, Joetsu and Yamagata Shinkansen lines will be suspended from around 11:00 a.m. on the 16th.
2024-08-15 11:18:00
JR East has announced that some trains on the Tohoku, Joetsu, and Yamagata Shinkansen lines will be suspended from around 11:00 a.m. on the 16th due to the effects of Typhoon No. 7. Other trains on the Tohoku, Joetsu, Hokuriku, Akita, and Yamagata Shinkansen lines may also be suspended or delayed depending on future weather conditions. Additionally, the Tokaido Shinkansen will be halted on both inbound and outbound lines between Tokyo and Nagoya for the entire day on the 16th. For this reason, they are operating special trains on the 15th in anticipation of an increase in passengers using the service ahead of schedule.
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[Live broadcast] Japan Meteorological Agency and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism hold press conference on Typhoon No. 7
2024-08-15 11:18:00
Strong Typhoon No. 7 is likely to maintain its strength and approach the Kanto and Tohoku regions between the 16th and 17th. The Japan Meteorological Agency and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold a joint press conference at 11:00 a.m. to explain the typhoon's future course and points to watch out for.
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Power was temporarily cut off to as many as 240,000 homes in Osaka and other areas, but was restored by 9 a.m.
2024-08-15 11:10:00
Earlier on the 15th, power was cut in the cities of Osaka and Moriguchi, affecting up to 240,000 homes at one point, but power was restored to all homes by 9 a.m. Kansai Electric Power Co. is investigating the cause.
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Two children injured in head-on collision on Tohoku Expressway; driver left behind, rescue ongoing
2024-08-15 10:42:00
On the morning of the 15th, two cars collided head-on on the Tohoku Expressway in Nasushiobara City, Tochigi Prefecture, in a head-on collision that injured two children and took them to the hospital. The drivers of both cars were left behind in their cars and rescue efforts are ongoing. According to the police, it is believed that one of the cars was driving in the wrong direction, causing the accident, and they are currently investigating the details.
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A house in Sasebo, Nagasaki, burned down; two elderly women believed to be residents could not be contacted
2024-08-15 10:30:00
On the night of the 14th, a house in Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture, was completely burned down by fire. After the fire, two elderly women believed to be residents of the house were unable to be contacted, and police are currently investigating.
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[Live broadcast scheduled from 11:00] Japan Meteorological Agency and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to hold press conference regarding Typhoon No. 7
2024-08-15 10:14:00
Strong Typhoon No. 7 is likely to maintain its strength and approach the Kanto and Tohoku regions between the 16th and 17th. The Japan Meteorological Agency and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold a joint press conference at 11:00 a.m. to explain the typhoon's future course and points to watch out for.
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Temporary power outages affect up to 240,000 homes in Osaka and other areas; train services suspended
2024-08-15 08:56:00
Earlier on the 15th, power outages hit Osaka and Moriguchi, temporarily affecting more than 240,000 homes. As of 8:30 a.m., more than 8,000 homes were still without power, and the Kansai Electric Power Transmission and Distribution Co. is investigating the cause.
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[Weather forecaster commentary] Typhoon No. 7 predicted path and future outlook
2024-08-15 08:24:00
Typhoon No. 7 will continue to move northward as it develops, and is likely to approach the Kanto and Tohoku regions between the 16th and Saturday the 17th. In the Izu Islands, there is a risk of violent winds that could cause some houses to collapse, and severe storms are expected in the Kanto region, eastern Japan, and Tohoku, so please be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides.
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Temporary power outages affect up to 240,000 homes in Osaka and other areas; train services suspended
2024-08-15 08:02:00
According to Kansai Electric Power Transmission and Distribution, power outages occurred across a wide area of Osaka City and parts of Moriguchi City from just after 4:00 a.m. on the 15th, with the impact reaching a peak of more than 240,000 households at one point.
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At least two children injured in two-car collision on Tohoku Expressway, Tochigi
2024-08-15 08:01:00
According to a report from the fire department, an accident involving two vehicles occurred on the outbound lane of the Tohoku Expressway in Nasu-Shiobara City, Tochigi Prefecture, at around 6:30 a.m. on the 15th. At least two children were injured in the accident, but the extent of their injuries is unknown. According to the fire department, there was a report that one of the cars was driving in the wrong direction, and the police are currently investigating the details of the incident. Due to this accident, the outbound lane of the Tohoku Expressway between Nishinasuno-Shiobara Interchange and Kuroiso-Itamuro Interchange has been closed to traffic.
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Tokaido Shinkansen to be suspended on the 16th, Tokyo-Nagoya, up and down lines
2024-08-15 07:17:00
Typhoon No. 7 is expected to approach the Kanto region on the 16th, and the Tokaido Shinkansen will be suspended between Tokyo and Nagoya for the entire day on the 16th.
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Temporary power outages affect up to 240,000 homes in Osaka and other areas; train services suspended
2024-08-15 07:16:00
According to Kansai Electric Power Transmission and Distribution, power outages occurred across a wide area of Osaka City and parts of Moriguchi City from just after 4:00 a.m. on the 15th, with the impact reaching a peak of more than 240,000 households at one point.
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[Latest information on Typhoon No. 7] Strong typhoon approaching Kanto and Tohoku on the 16th
2024-08-15 07:01:00
Typhoon No. 7 will continue to move northward as it develops, and is likely to approach the Kanto and Tohoku regions between the 16th and Saturday the 17th. In the Izu Islands, there is a risk of violent winds that could cause some houses to collapse, and severe storms are expected in the Kanto region, eastern Japan, and Tohoku, so please be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides.
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79 years since the end of the war: Events held across the country to commemorate the war dead and pray for peace
2024-08-15 06:13:00
On the 15th, which marks 79 years since the end of the war, events will be held across the country to commemorate the approximately 3.1 million war dead and pray for peace.
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Dangerous heat in western Japan: 39°C predicted in Hita, Oita - Take precautions against heatstroke
2024-08-15 06:06:00
Dangerously hot conditions are expected on the 15th, especially in Western Japan, so please continue to take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke.
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Number of fraudulent calls from international phone numbers in Tokyo more than doubles from last year
2024-08-15 05:44:00
The Metropolitan Police Department has found that the number of special fraud calls coming from international numbers with a "+" before the phone number in Tokyo has more than doubled from last year, and is urging people to be wary of calls from unfamiliar numbers.
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Emergency information on the Nankai Trough earthquake: Call to action to end today. Continue vigilance.
2024-08-15 05:16:00
Following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture on the 8th of this month, the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued emergency information stating that the possibility of a large-scale earthquake occurring in the assumed focal area of the Nankai Trough earthquake is higher than usual, and is calling for caution against a massive earthquake. The warning is scheduled to end on the evening of the 15th, one week after the earthquake, but caution is still required as there has long been a high probability of a massive Nankai Trough earthquake occurring. Let's take a look back at the past week.
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WHO declares monkeypox a national emergency
2024-08-15 04:51:00
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak of monkeypox, known as "EMPOX," a "Public Health Emergency of International Concern," citing concerns that it may spread beyond Africa.
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[Typhoon No. 7 Traffic impact] Shinkansen service canceled between Tokyo and Nagoya on the 16th
2024-08-15 00:03:00
JR Central announced that due to the effects of Typhoon No. 7, the Tokaido Shinkansen will be suspended on both lines between Tokyo and Nagoya from the first train on the 16th until the end of the day. Other Shinkansen trains and trains in the Tokyo metropolitan area may also be suspended or cancelled. Domestic air flights are also expected to be canceled. Central Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. has also warned that due to the effects of Typhoon No. 7, there is a possibility that some sections may be closed or other traffic restrictions may be implemented on the 16th, urging people to check the latest information.
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