Social News(2024/08/17)
Evacuation orders issued to 7,664 people in 2,623 households in Ishioka, Ibaraki, landslide warning zone
2024-08-17 22:58:00
On the night of the 17th, the atmospheric conditions in Ibaraki Prefecture became very unstable, causing heavy rainfall in some areas, and before 10 pm, Ishioka City issued an evacuation order for landslide warning areas within the city. The Mito Regional Meteorological Observatory is calling for caution against landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and rising river levels until late on the 17th.
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Dangerously hot tomorrow in Nagoya, Gifu, and other areas - Take precautions against heatstroke even when visiting graves
2024-08-17 21:56:00
In eastern and western Japan, the weather was sunny and the temperature rose, with some areas, especially on the Pacific coast, exceeding 39 degrees, causing dangerous heat in many places. Dangerously hot weather is expected on the 18th as well, so please continue to take thorough measures against heatstroke, such as refraining from going outside or exercising and drinking plenty of water. Many people visit their graves at this time of year, so it is important to be careful of heatstroke even at the grave.
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Dangerously hot tomorrow in Nagoya, Gifu, and other areas - Take precautions against heatstroke even when visiting graves
2024-08-17 20:46:00
In eastern and western Japan, the weather was sunny and the temperature rose, with some areas, especially on the Pacific coast, exceeding 39 degrees, causing dangerous heat in many places. Dangerously hot weather is expected on the 18th as well, so please continue to take thorough measures against heatstroke, such as refraining from going outside or exercising and drinking plenty of water. Many people visit their graves at this time of year, so it is important to be careful of heatstroke even at the grave.
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Obon holiday rush peaks as people change plans due to typhoon
2024-08-17 20:45:00
The rush of people returning home after spending the Obon holiday overseas and those returning to their hometowns is expected to peak on the 17th. People were seen changing their plans due to the typhoon, and Narita Airport and Tokyo Station were crowded. Meanwhile, at New Chitose Airport, a store in an area where dangerous goods are restricted reported losing a pair of scissors, leading to the temporary suspension of security checks to ensure safety, causing delays to departing flights and cancellations.
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Fire at Hitachi factory almost extinguished, no injuries, Ibaraki
2024-08-17 18:55:00
On the afternoon of the 17th, a fire broke out at a Hitachi factory building in Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture. The fire was mostly extinguished after about three hours, and no one was injured, but black smoke rose from the factory, causing chaos in the surrounding area for a time.
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Obon holiday rush peaks as people change plans due to typhoon
2024-08-17 18:38:00
The rush of people returning home after spending the Obon holiday overseas and those returning to their hometowns is expected to peak on the 17th. People were seen changing their plans due to the typhoon, and Narita Airport and Tokyo Station were crowded. Meanwhile, at New Chitose Airport, a store in an area where dangerous goods are restricted reported losing a pair of scissors, leading to the temporary suspension of security checks to ensure safety, causing delays to departing flights and cancellations.
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A 67-year-old man walking in Kitakami, Iwate, was attacked by a bear and suffered injuries to his face and other parts of his body.
2024-08-17 18:33:00
On the afternoon of the 17th, a 67-year-old man was attacked by a bear while walking in Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture, and sustained injuries to his face and other areas. The man was able to talk when he was taken to the hospital, and police are urging nearby residents to be careful of bears.
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Dangerously hot in Nagoya and Gifu tomorrow - Thorough measures to prevent heatstroke required
2024-08-17 18:27:00
In eastern and western Japan, the weather was sunny and temperatures rose, with some areas, especially on the Pacific coast, reaching over 39 degrees, causing dangerous heat in many places. Dangerous heat is expected on the 18th as well, so please continue to take thorough measures against heatstroke, such as refraining from going outside or exercising and drinking plenty of water.
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A 42-year-old man drowned while bodyboarding on the Takahagi coast of Ibaraki
2024-08-17 18:24:00
On the morning of the 17th, a 42-year-old man was bodyboarding with an acquaintance on the beach in Takahagi City, Ibaraki Prefecture, when he was swept away by the waves and drowned. He was taken to the hospital but was confirmed dead. In Ibaraki Prefecture, the strong typhoon No. 7 caused high waves with swells, and high wave warnings and advisories were issued.
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"Safety measures for restarting nuclear power plants to be covered by decarbonization support system" METI
2024-08-17 18:09:00
Regarding the huge costs of safety measures necessary for restarting nuclear power plants, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has revised its guidelines to include them under a support system to encourage investment in carbon-free energy sources, and has established a mechanism for electricity retailers other than the power companies that operate nuclear power plants to cover part of the costs.
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A man in his 70s is unconscious after falling off Mount Nakano in Minamiuonuma, Niigata
2024-08-17 18:04:00
On the morning of the 17th, a man in his 70s who was climbing Mt. Nakano in Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, slipped and fell, and it was reported that he was unconscious. Due to bad weather in the area, the police and fire department decided to end rescue operations on the 17th and resume them on the 18th.
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Two men die after falling in separate locations on Mount Akaishi in the Southern Alps, Shizuoka
2024-08-17 18:03:00
Between the 16th and 17th, two men were found collapsed in separate locations on Mount Akaishi in the Southern Alps, and were later confirmed dead. Police believe that they were both climbing alone and fell, and are investigating the circumstances at the time.
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42-year-old man missing after going sweetfish fishing in Kitaakita City; swept away by river
2024-08-17 17:52:00
On the 16th, a 42-year-old man who had gone sweetfish fishing in a river in Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture, went missing, and police are searching for him, believing that he may have been swept away by the river.
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Aomori Ajigasawa Town: Children at a nursery school closing this year will parade their final "Neputa" float
2024-08-17 17:38:00
In Ajigasawa Town, Aomori Prefecture, children from a nursery school that will be closing this year took part in the final Neputa parade to liven up the local area.
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Two men in critical condition, unconscious, possibly falling, on Mount Akaishi in the Southern Alps, Shizuoka
2024-08-17 14:56:00
Between the 16th and 17th, two men were found collapsed in separate locations on Mount Akaishi in the Southern Alps, both unconscious and in critical condition. Police believe that they were both climbing alone and fell off the cliff, and are investigating the circumstances at the time.
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Smoke from Hitachi's Kokubu factory, no reports of injuries, Ibaraki
2024-08-17 14:41:00
According to the Hitachi City Fire Department in Ibaraki Prefecture, a passerby reported at around 1:00 pm on the 17th that "smoke was rising from Hitachi's Kokubu Factory." According to the fire department, five fire engines are currently on the scene, but there have been no reports of injuries so far. In addition, according to the JR Mito branch, the JR Joban Line, which passes near the factory where the fire occurred, is operating normally.
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Typhoon No. 7: No major damage in Chiba Prefecture, cleaning up after a day's break
2024-08-17 14:05:00
According to Chiba Prefecture and municipalities within the prefecture, Typhoon No. 7 caused damage in various areas, including fallen trees, temporary flooding of roads, and broken windows in schools, but there were no major injuries or damage to homes. At a fishing port in Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture, one night after Typhoon No. 7 approached, fishermen were working to clean up garbage that had washed up on the shore.
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[Latest information on Typhoon No. 7] Fukushima receives one month's worth of rain, so be careful of landslides
2024-08-17 13:58:00
Strong Typhoon No. 7 is gradually moving away from the Kanto and Tohoku regions, but in Fukushima Prefecture and other areas, the ground has become loose due to the rain so far. High waves at sea continue, so please continue to be careful of landslides and high waves.
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Obon holiday rush peaks as people change plans due to typhoon
2024-08-17 13:57:00
The rush to return home for people who spent the Obon holiday overseas and those who spent the holiday in their hometowns is expected to peak on the 17th. People who have changed their plans due to the typhoon are seen, and Narita Airport and Tokyo Station are crowded. Meanwhile, at New Chitose Airport, a store in the boarding lounge, where dangerous items are restricted, reported a loss of scissors, so security checks were temporarily suspended to ensure safety, and many departing flights are delayed.
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Japan Nuclear Fuel is considering postponing construction of Aomori reprocessing plant for about two and a half years.
2024-08-17 13:08:00
Japan Nuclear Fuel Limited, which is building a spent nuclear fuel reprocessing plant in Rokkasho Village, Aomori Prefecture, is considering postponing the target completion date, which was set for the end of next month, by about two and a half years, according to interviews with people involved.
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Typhoon No. 7: No major damage in Chiba Prefecture, cleaning up after a day's break
2024-08-17 12:44:00
According to Chiba Prefecture and municipalities within the prefecture, Typhoon No. 7 caused damage in various areas, including fallen trees, temporary flooding of roads, and broken windows in schools, but there were no major injuries or damage to homes. At a fishing port in Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture, one night after Typhoon No. 7 approached, fishermen were working to clean up garbage that had washed up on the shore.
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[Weather forecaster's commentary] Typhoon No. 7: Continue to be cautious of landslides and high waves
2024-08-17 12:30:00
The extremely powerful Typhoon No. 7 is moving away from the Kanto and Tohoku regions, but in Fukushima Prefecture and other areas, the ground has become loose due to the rains that have been falling so far. High waves at sea continue, so please continue to be careful of landslides and high waves.
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[Latest information on Typhoon No. 7] Fukushima receives one month's worth of rain, beware of landslides and high waves
2024-08-17 12:02:00
The extremely powerful Typhoon No. 7 is moving away from the Kanto and Tohoku regions, but in Fukushima Prefecture and other areas, the ground has become loose due to the rains that have been falling so far. High waves at sea continue, so please continue to be careful of landslides and high waves.
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Obon holiday rush peaks as people change plans due to typhoon
2024-08-17 11:59:00
The peak of the return trip for people who spent the Obon holiday abroad and those who returned to their hometowns is expected to be on the 17th. People who changed their plans due to the typhoon were seen, and Narita Airport and Tokyo Station are crowded. Meanwhile, at New Chitose Airport, there is a possibility that some restricted items may have slipped through security and been brought into the restricted area, so inspections have been temporarily suspended, causing delays to many departing flights.
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[Typhoon No. 7 traffic impact] Shinkansen normal operation, some air flights also affected
2024-08-17 11:59:00
The Tokaido Shinkansen, which stopped operating between Tokyo and Nagoya on the 16th due to the effects of Typhoon No. 7, has been operating normally on the entire line since the first train on the 17th. In addition, JR's conventional lines in Chiba Prefecture, which had suspended operations, resumed operations on all sections by 10:00 a.m. on the 17th, and private railway companies have also decided to resume operations one by one. However, some air services are expected to continue to be affected, and each company is urging people to check the latest information.
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Dangerously hot weather expected in Kanto and Tokai regions, with temperatures reaching 38 degrees or higher; thorough measures to prevent heatstroke required
2024-08-17 11:58:00
In Japan and Western Japan, the weather is sunny and temperatures are rising, and it is already extremely hot, especially on the Pacific coast. On the 16th, dangerous heat is expected in some areas of the Kanto and Tokai regions where the typhoon is approaching, so please continue to take thorough measures against heatstroke, such as refraining from going outside and exercising and drinking plenty of water.
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[Weather forecaster's commentary] Typhoon No. 7: Continue to be on alert for landslides and high waves
2024-08-17 11:26:00
The extremely powerful Typhoon No. 7 is moving away from the Kanto and Tohoku regions, but in Fukushima Prefecture and other areas, the ground has become loose due to the recent rains. High waves at sea continue, so caution is needed against landslides and high waves.
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Obon holiday rush peaks as people change plans due to typhoon
2024-08-17 11:14:00
The rush of people returning home after spending the Obon holiday overseas and those returning to their hometowns is expected to peak on the 17th. People who have changed their plans due to the typhoon are also seen, and Narita Airport and Tokyo Station are crowded.
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[Latest information on Typhoon No. 7] Fukushima Prefecture receives one month's worth of rain, be on alert for landslides
2024-08-17 10:58:00
The extremely powerful Typhoon No. 7 is moving away from the Kanto and Tohoku regions, but in Fukushima Prefecture and other areas, the ground has become loose due to the recent rains. High waves at sea continue, so caution is needed against landslides and high waves.
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[Typhoon No. 7 traffic impacts] Shinkansen trains operating normally, private railways and air transport also affected
2024-08-17 10:56:00
The Tokaido Shinkansen, which stopped operating between Tokyo and Nagoya on the 16th due to the effects of Typhoon No. 7, has been operating normally on the entire line since the first train on the 17th. JR's conventional lines in Chiba Prefecture, which had suspended operations due to the effects of Typhoon No. 7, resumed operations on all sections by just after 10:00 a.m. on the 17th. However, it is expected that some private railways and air services will continue to be affected, and each company is urging people to check the latest information.
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Evacuation order lifted for Mobara, Chiba Prefecture after Typhoon No. 7; evacuation order lifted for elderly people in the prefecture
2024-08-17 10:37:00
At 9:25 a.m. on the 17th, Mobara City, Chiba Prefecture, lifted the evacuation orders issued in the landslide warning zones and flood-prone areas of the city. With this, all evacuation orders issued within Chiba Prefecture have now been lifted. In addition, all evacuation information issued by each city, town, and village for the elderly and others was lifted by 8:30 a.m. All evacuation shelters throughout the prefecture have also been closed.
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[Weather forecaster commentary] What is the outlook for Typhoon No. 7?
2024-08-17 09:20:00
The extremely powerful Typhoon No. 7 is moving away from the Kanto and Tohoku regions, but rain clouds are developing locally in Fukushima Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be on high alert for landslides, as well as strong winds, high waves, and flooding in low-lying areas.
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[Typhoon No. 7 Evacuation Information Summary] Evacuation order issued to Mobara City, Chiba Prefecture
2024-08-17 08:47:00
As Typhoon No. 7 approaches, the following evacuation information has been issued in various areas:
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[Typhoon No. 7 Evacuation Information Summary] Evacuation order issued to Mobara City, Chiba Prefecture
2024-08-17 08:14:00
As Typhoon No. 7 approaches, the following evacuation information has been issued in various areas:
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[Typhoon No. 7 Traffic impacts] Shinkansen trains operating normally, conventional trains and air travel affected
2024-08-17 07:26:00
The Tokaido Shinkansen, which canceled operations between Tokyo and Nagoya on the 16th due to the effects of Typhoon No. 7, is operating normally on the entire line from the first train on the 17th. However, some conventional lines and air services are expected to continue to be affected, and each company is urging people to check the latest information.
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[Weather forecaster commentary] Typhoon No. 7 predicted path and future outlook
2024-08-17 07:22:00
The extremely powerful Typhoon No. 7 is moving away from the Kanto and Tohoku regions, but rain clouds are developing locally in Fukushima Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be on high alert for landslides, as well as strong winds, high waves, and flooding in low-lying areas.
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[Typhoon No. 7 Evacuation Information Summary] Evacuation order issued to Mobara City, Chiba Prefecture
2024-08-17 07:19:00
As Typhoon No. 7 approaches, the following evacuation information has been issued in various areas:
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[Damage from Typhoon No. 7] Injuries occur in Kanto and Tohoku, utility pole breaks in Tokyo
2024-08-17 07:15:00
As Typhoon No. 7 approaches, strong winds have caused injuries in Kanagawa Prefecture, and injuries thought to be caused by the typhoon have also been reported in Fukushima Prefecture. There have been damages such as fallen trees in Tokyo and Chiba Prefecture.
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[Latest information on Typhoon No. 7] Rain clouds developing in Fukushima Prefecture, be on high alert for landslides
2024-08-17 07:00:00
The extremely powerful Typhoon No. 7 is moving away from the Kanto and Tohoku regions, but rain clouds are developing locally in Fukushima Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be on high alert for landslides, as well as strong winds, high waves, and flooding in low-lying areas.
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[Typhoon No. 7 Traffic impacts] Shinkansen trains operating normally, conventional trains and air travel affected
2024-08-17 06:39:00
The Tokaido Shinkansen, which canceled operations between Tokyo and Nagoya on the 16th due to the effects of Typhoon No. 7, is operating normally on the entire line from the first train on the 17th. However, some conventional lines and air services are expected to continue to be affected, and each company is urging people to check the latest information.
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Tokaido Shinkansen: All lines will operate normally from the first train on the 17th JR Central announced
2024-08-17 06:27:00
The Tokaido Shinkansen, which canceled operations between Tokyo and Nagoya on the 16th due to the effects of Typhoon No. 7, is operating normally on the entire line from the first train on the 17th. However, some conventional lines and air services are expected to continue to be affected, and each company is urging people to check the latest information.
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[Typhoon No. 7 Power Outage] Power outage in the Kanto region almost restored (17th, 6:00 a.m.)
2024-08-17 06:13:00
According to Tokyo Electric Power Company Power Grid, the power outage that occurred in the Kanto region had been almost completely restored as of 6:00 a.m. on the 17th.
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Dangerously hot weather expected in Kanto and Tokai regions, with temperatures reaching over 38 degrees Celsius; thorough measures to prevent heatstroke required
2024-08-17 06:09:00
Due to the influence of warm air flowing toward Typhoon 7, temperatures are expected to rise over a wide area on the 17th, with dangerously high temperatures expected to exceed 38°C in the Kanto and Tokai regions. Please continue to take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke, such as refraining from going outside or exercising.
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Tokyo Bay: Recommendations for large ships to evacuate and avoid entering the bay lifted
2024-08-17 05:49:00
The 3rd Regional Coast Guard Headquarters lifted its advisory for large vessels to "evacuate from the bay" and "avoid entering the bay," which had been issued to prevent accidents as Typhoon No. 7 approached, at 3 a.m. on the 17th.
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An 81-year-old man was interviewed after a car traveling the wrong way on the Tohoku Expressway collided with a motorcycle.
2024-08-17 05:27:00
On the night of the 16th, a car traveling the wrong way on the Tohoku Expressway in Tochigi Prefecture collided with a motorcycle, causing serious injuries to the motorcyclist's leg. The car fled the scene, but was later found partially damaged. Police are questioning the 81-year-old driver on suspicion of hit-and-run and are currently investigating the details of the incident.
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[Weather forecaster commentary] Typhoon No. 7 predicted path and future outlook
2024-08-17 04:16:00
The extremely strong Typhoon No. 7 is approaching the Kanto and Tohoku regions with its storm winds, causing heavy rainfall in some areas of Fukushima Prefecture. Please be on high alert for landslides, as well as strong winds and high waves, and continue to stay in a safe place.
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Evacuation orders issued for landslide-prone areas in Asahi City, Chiba, have been lifted.
2024-08-17 01:30:00
At midnight on the 17th, the city of Asahi in Chiba Prefecture lifted the evacuation order that had been issued for landslide warning areas within the city.
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Pantograph falls off Tozai Line train while in motion, Chiba
2024-08-17 00:08:00
On the morning of the 16th, a pantograph came off a moving train on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line in Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture, and fell onto the road below the overpass. No one was injured, and the company is currently investigating the exact cause.
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