Social News(2024/08/26)
Typhoon No. 10 to approach Amami from the 27th, risk of linear rain band in Tokai
2024-08-26 22:50:00
Strong Typhoon No. 10 is expected to approach the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture from the 27th to the 28th, bringing with it fierce winds. A linear rain band is expected to form in the Tokai region in the morning of the 27th, which could lead to a sudden increase in the risk of disasters. Heavy rain is expected to fall over a wide area, including the Amami region and the Pacific coast of western and eastern Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides.
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Shioya Town, Tochigi Prefecture: Town hall staff assess damage caused by record rains
2024-08-26 22:37:00
In Shioya Town, Tochigi Prefecture, where atmospheric conditions became extremely unstable and rainfall equivalent to one month's average August rainfall fell from the night of the 25th to the morning of the 26th, residents were scooping out water that had flowed into their property, and town hall officials were roaming the town to assess the extent of the damage.
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Typhoon No. 10 to approach Amami from the 27th, risk of linear rain band in Tokai
2024-08-26 22:17:00
Strong Typhoon No. 10 is expected to approach the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture from the 27th to the 28th, bringing with it fierce winds. A linear rain band is expected to form in the Tokai region in the morning of the 27th, which could lead to a sudden increase in the risk of disasters. Heavy rain is expected to fall over a wide area, including the Amami region and the Pacific coast of western and eastern Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides.
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Government survey: Matchmaking apps are the most popular way to meet spouse
2024-08-26 21:34:00
Regarding marriage, a government survey targeting people in their teens to thirties found that one in four married people met their spouse on a dating app, the highest number of respondents. The government plans to consider strengthening support for meeting people through social media, such as creating an environment where people can use apps safely.
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Report certifies 21 people in Ishikawa Prefecture as disaster-related deaths following Noto Peninsula earthquake
2024-08-26 21:22:00
A committee of experts has recommended that 21 people in Ishikawa Prefecture who died after the Noto Peninsula earthquake be recognized as disaster-related deaths. If the local government officially recognizes them, the death toll from the Noto Peninsula earthquake is expected to be 362.
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Typhoon No. 10 to approach Amami from the 27th, risk of linear rain band in Tokai
2024-08-26 20:58:00
Strong Typhoon No. 10 is expected to approach the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture from the 27th to the 28th, bringing with it fierce winds. A linear rain band is expected to form in the Tokai region in the morning of the 27th, which could lead to a sudden increase in the risk of disasters. Heavy rain is expected to fall over a wide area, including the Amami region and the Pacific coast of western and eastern Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides.
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A man missing after record-breaking rainfall in Akita found dead downstream
2024-08-26 20:55:00
Record-breaking heavy rains at the end of last month caused a landslide at a road construction site in Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture, and the whereabouts of a man in his 60s who was working there were unknown. His body was found downstream of a river near the site this month, and by the 26th it had been confirmed to be that man.
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Ten people at Nihon University campus in Matsudo, Chiba, rushed to hospital after complaining of illness, suspected to be food poisoning
2024-08-26 20:48:00
On the evening of the 26th, 10 students at Nihon University's campus in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, complained of nausea and other ailments and were taken to the hospital. The school has contacted the public health center to investigate the situation as it is possible that they have suffered from food poisoning.
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Young people from around the world visit Nagasaki on a tour to think about a world without nuclear weapons
2024-08-26 20:46:00
A tour for young people from around the world to visit the atomic bomb sites of Nagasaki and Hiroshima to think about realizing a world without nuclear weapons began in Nagasaki on the 26th, and young people who participated in the tour said things like, "It made me realize how important it is to call for nuclear disarmament."
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"Japan's first successful moon landing" - SLIM probe operation ends JAXA
2024-08-26 20:42:00
On the 26th, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced that the SLIM probe, Japan's first successful lunar landing, had ended operations.
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Iwate: Road closure lifted after landslide on Kamaishi Expressway due to heavy rain on the 25th
2024-08-26 19:59:00
In Iwate Prefecture, heavy rain on the 25th caused a slope on the side of the Kamaishi Expressway to collapse, affecting traffic, with the road remaining closed until the evening of the 26th.
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A man's flipper is bitten by a dolphin off the coast of Echizen Town, Fukui
2024-08-26 19:52:00
Amid a series of incidents of people being bitten by wild dolphins at beaches in Fukui Prefecture, a man diving off the coast of Minami Echizen Town was bitten on his flipper by a dolphin on the 24th.
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Shizuoka Prefecture, Hamamatsu City: Evacuation order for 7 people from 4 households due to landslide in the early hours of the 26th
2024-08-26 19:50:00
In the early hours of the 26th, a landslide believed to have been caused by heavy rain occurred in the mountains of Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. The city issued an evacuation order to seven people living in four households nearby in the evening of the 26th, as there was a risk of further landslides due to future heavy rains.
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Kagoshima: Evacuation notice for elderly people and others issued throughout Amami City as typhoon approaches
2024-08-26 19:37:00
As the typhoon approached, Amami City in Kagoshima Prefecture issued a "elderly and disabled people evacuation" notice to 23,741 households and 42,674 people throughout the city at 7pm on the 26th. This corresponds to level 3 of the five-level alert system, and calls on the elderly and people with disabilities to begin evacuating.
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Saitama: Public high school teacher arrested for taking secret photos of students at the school where he works
2024-08-26 19:19:00
A teacher at a public high school in Saitama City was arrested on suspicion of installing a small camera at the school where he works and taking pictures of students changing clothes, etc.
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New rice is lined up at roadside stations in Minami Boso, Chiba, and is becoming popular. What are the prospects for the future?
2024-08-26 19:00:00
While rice is running short in supermarkets across the country, this year's newly harvested rice is on sale at a roadside station in Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture, and is proving popular.
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[Typhoon No. 10 traffic impact] Tokaido, Sanyo, and Kyushu Shinkansen lines may be suspended
2024-08-26 18:51:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approaches, as of 6:30 p.m. on the 26th, JR companies are warning that there is a possibility of service suspensions, including planned suspensions, on all Shinkansen lines from the 28th to the 31st, and are urging people to pay close attention to future information.
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Nagano: Camper van overturns on Joshinetsu Expressway, 8-year-old boy dies, 2 injured
2024-08-26 18:49:00
Just before noon on the 26th, a camper van carrying a family of five on the Joshinetsu Expressway in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture, overturned, killing an 8-year-old boy and injuring two others.
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Ishikawa Prefecture: Nearly 10,000 more buildings expected to be demolished due to earthquake, but "self-financed demolition will also be utilized"
2024-08-26 18:48:00
Regarding the number of buildings in Ishikawa Prefecture that were damaged in the Noto Peninsula earthquake and are expected to be demolished, the prefecture has revealed its outlook that the number will increase by nearly 10,000 from the initial estimate to over 32,000. In addition to "publicly funded demolition," the prefecture plans to utilize "self-funded demolition," in which victims will temporarily pay the expenses in advance, with the goal of completing the demolition by October of next year.
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Saitama: Suspicious fires in Kuki and other areas; may have also burned down a shed in Ina Town; re-arrest
2024-08-26 18:43:00
A 61-year-old suspect who was arrested for one of the nine suspicious fires in Kuki City, Saitama Prefecture, was rearrested on the 26th on suspicion of arson of a non-residential building, after he also burned down a storage shed in Ina Town. When questioned, he reportedly denied the charges, saying he had no recollection of the incident.
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Tokyo District Court orders former facility director to pay damages for "sexual abuse of intellectually disabled"
2024-08-26 18:40:00
In a lawsuit filed by a woman in her 30s with an intellectual disability who worked at a facility for people with disabilities in Tokyo, alleging that she was sexually abused by the then-chairman of the facility, the Tokyo District Court acknowledged that sexual abuse had occurred and ordered the former chairperson and the NPO he ran to pay a combined total of 1.5 million yen in damages.
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Shizuoka Prefecture considers implementing restrictions on climbing Mt. Fuji next summer season
2024-08-26 18:38:00
Regarding the issue of "bullet climbs" on Mount Fuji, where overnight attempts to reach the summit have become a problem, Shizuoka Prefecture has decided to carry out on-site investigations and other measures to regulate climbers' climbing hours and to impose mountain entry fees through ordinances, according to interviews with people involved. The prefecture hopes to implement regulations during next year's summer mountain climbing season.
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[Preparing for Typhoon No. 10] Securing fishing boats, early rice harvest, and apple harvest
2024-08-26 18:32:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approaches, preparations are spreading across the country. Please make sure to complete your preparations by the 26th.
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Typhoon No. 10 to approach Amami from the 27th; be on high alert for strong winds, landslides, etc.
2024-08-26 18:29:00
The powerful typhoon No. 10 is expected to approach the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture from the 27th to the 28th, bringing with it the risk of strong winds and heavy rainfall in the Amami region and the Pacific coast of western and eastern Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides.
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Photo of wanted suspect released for allegedly threatening a woman and stealing her car in Toyama
2024-08-26 18:27:00
Police have released a new photo of the face of a 64-year-old suspect who is wanted nationwide on suspicion of robbery and other crimes after he got into a car belonging to a woman in her 70s in Toyama City this month, threatened her into driving, and then stole the car and fled.
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Government designates 12 new "airports and ports for specific use" by the Self-Defense Forces and other organizations
2024-08-26 18:27:00
In order to strengthen its defense capabilities, the government has designated 12 airports and ports in Kagoshima, Kumamoto, and Fukui prefectures as "specific use airports and ports" that will be developed and expanded to allow the Self-Defense Forces and the Japan Coast Guard to use them smoothly for training and other purposes.
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Accident involving six vehicles on national highway in Otsu, 5 people injured
2024-08-26 18:25:00
On the morning of the 26th, there was an accident involving six cars on a national highway in Otsu City, leaving five people injured. *Fire department corrects number of injuries.
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17-year-old boy dies during tooth extraction in Sakai, Osaka Dentist in charge referred to prosecutors
2024-08-26 18:22:00
Last year, at a dental clinic in Sakai City, Osaka, a 17-year-old male student died after becoming hypoxic after receiving general anesthesia during treatment. The police have referred the dentist in charge and two others to the prosecutor's office on suspicion of professional negligence resulting in death, as they failed to take appropriate measures despite suspicions that insufficient oxygen was reaching the patient's lungs.
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Typhoon No. 10 to approach Amami from the 27th; be on high alert for strong winds, landslides, etc.
2024-08-26 18:17:00
The powerful typhoon No. 10 is expected to approach the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture from the 27th to the 28th, bringing with it the risk of strong winds and heavy rainfall in the Amami region and the Pacific coast of western and eastern Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides.
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"SDF dispatch to Noto Peninsula earthquake to end at the end of this month" - Defense Minister Kihara
2024-08-26 18:13:00
Regarding the Self-Defense Forces' disaster relief deployment in response to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, Defense Minister Kihara revealed at a meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party that the deployment will end at the end of this month.
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Manhole cover blown off by heavy rain in Shinjuku replaced to allow air to escape more easily
2024-08-26 17:56:00
Last week, heavy rainfall in Tokyo caused water to gush out of a manhole in Shinjuku Ward, blowing off the lid. The metropolitan government then replaced the lid with one that allows air to escape more easily.
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17-year-old boy dies during tooth extraction in Sakai, Osaka Dentist in charge referred to prosecutors
2024-08-26 17:48:00
Last year, at a dental clinic in Sakai City, Osaka, a 17-year-old male student died after becoming hypoxic after receiving general anesthesia during treatment. The police have referred the dentist in charge and two others to the prosecutor's office on suspicion of professional negligence resulting in death, as they failed to take appropriate measures despite suspicions that insufficient oxygen was reaching the patient's lungs.
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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare begins full-scale discussion of "regional medical plan" with focus on home medical care
2024-08-26 17:40:00
Looking ahead to 2040, when the number of elderly people will likely peak, a Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare committee has begun full-scale discussions on a "regional medical vision" that outlines the future of regional medical care. The focus is expected to be on the development of home medical care, for which demand is expected to increase.
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Utsunomiya-Hagamachi LRT: One year since opening, users far exceed expectations, but challenges await
2024-08-26 17:35:00
The 26th marks one year since the LRT (next-generation streetcar), the first in Japan with all new tracks, opened in Utsunomiya and other cities. While the number of users has far exceeded pre-opening forecasts, a future challenge is to create new destinations along the line.
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[Typhoon No. 10 traffic impact] Tokaido, Sanyo, and Kyushu Shinkansen lines may be suspended
2024-08-26 17:27:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approaches, as of 11:00 a.m. on the 26th, JR companies have stated that there is a possibility that all Shinkansen trains will experience service suspensions, including planned suspensions, from the 28th to the 31st, and are urging people to pay close attention to future information.
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This year's newly harvested rice is lined up at roadside stations in Minamiboso, Chiba, and is a popular item
2024-08-26 16:56:00
While rice is running short in supermarkets across the country, this year's newly harvested rice is on sale at a roadside station in Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture, and is proving popular.
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"More than 100 million yen in cash illegally provided to hospitals and doctors over five years" Fair Trade Council
2024-08-26 16:54:00
The Fair Trade Council, an industry group, has released the results of an investigation into Zeon Medical, a Tokyo-based medical equipment manufacturer whose former president was arrested and indicted last year for allegedly giving cash to doctors at national hospitals in return for the use of the company's medical equipment. The company has found that the company had improperly given more than 100 million yen in cash to hospitals and doctors around the country over a five-year period.
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[Typhoon No. 10 traffic impact] Tokaido, Sanyo, and Kyushu Shinkansen lines may be suspended
2024-08-26 16:53:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approaches, as of 11:00 a.m. on the 26th, JR companies have stated that there is a possibility that all Shinkansen trains will experience service suspensions, including planned suspensions, from the 28th to the 31st, and are urging people to pay close attention to future information.
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Tokyo District Court orders former facility director to pay damages for "sexual abuse of intellectually disabled"
2024-08-26 16:46:00
In a lawsuit filed by a woman in her 30s with an intellectual disability who worked at a facility for people with disabilities in Tokyo, alleging that she was sexually abused by the then-chairman of the facility, the Tokyo District Court acknowledged that sexual abuse had occurred and ordered the former chairperson and the NPO he ran to pay a combined total of 1.5 million yen in damages.
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TV Tokyo producer referred to prosecutors for allegedly sexually assaulting female acquaintance
2024-08-26 16:45:00
A TV Tokyo program producer in his 40s has been referred to prosecutors for allegedly committing lewd acts against an aspiring female entertainer in her 20s.
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"Even if the general hearing test results are the same, the older the person, the harder it is to hear words" Research GP
2024-08-26 16:37:00
A research group including Tokai University has compiled survey results showing that the older a person is, the harder it is to hear words, even if they have the same level of hearing in general tests used during health checkups. This is thought to be due to a decline in the brain's ability to analyze words, and the group is urging people to undergo specialized testing.
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Typhoon No. 10: Japan Meteorological Agency and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism press conference: "Strong winds and heavy rains mainly in western Japan"
2024-08-26 16:36:00
Regarding the impact of Typhoon Faxai, the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism held a joint press conference, predicting that the typhoon is likely to approach the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture from western Japan with very strong force. They also called for people to be on high alert, as the typhoon's speed will slow down in the future, and the effects of strong winds, high waves, and heavy rain may be prolonged.
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Cabinet Office: "Considerations on improving communication methods" regarding emergency information on the Nankai Trough earthquake
2024-08-26 16:18:00
Regarding the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" issued on August 8, local governments responded in different ways, with beaches being closed and some accommodations seeing a series of cancellations. A Cabinet Office official in charge of disaster prevention measures for the Nankai Trough earthquake said that regional differences in response were unavoidable due to the nature of the information, and indicated that they would continue to consider ways to improve how the information is communicated.
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Typhoon No. 10 to approach western Japan and Amami after the 27th - prepare today
2024-08-26 16:11:00
Strong Typhoon No. 10 is expected to approach western Japan and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture from the 27th, bringing with it the risk of violent winds and heavy rains on the Pacific coast of western and eastern Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides. Please make sure to complete your preparations for the typhoon by the 26th.
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This year's newly harvested rice is lined up at roadside stations in Minamiboso, Chiba, and is a popular item
2024-08-26 13:52:00
While rice is running short in supermarkets across the country, this year's newly harvested rice is on sale at a roadside station in Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture, and is proving popular.
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[Typhoon No. 10 traffic impact] Tokaido, Sanyo, and Kyushu Shinkansen lines may be suspended
2024-08-26 13:51:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approaches, as of 11:00 a.m. on the 26th, JR companies have stated that there is a possibility that all Shinkansen trains will experience service suspensions, including planned suspensions, from the 28th to the 31st, and are urging people to pay close attention to future information.
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[Live broadcast] Typhoon No. 10: Japan Meteorological Agency and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism hold press conference
2024-08-26 13:36:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism held a joint press conference at 1:30 p.m. regarding the impact of Typhoon No. 10, and JMA Chief Forecaster Shuichi Tachihara stated that the typhoon is likely to approach the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture from western Japan with very strong force, accompanied by violent winds.
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Heavy rain on the 25th in Iwate caused a landslide on the Kamaishi Expressway, flooding homes
2024-08-26 13:26:00
Heavy rain in Iwate Prefecture on the 25th has affected transportation, including a slope on the side of the Kamaishi Expressway collapsing, causing the road to remain closed.
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Shioya Town, Tochigi Prefecture: Town hall staff assess damage caused by record rains
2024-08-26 13:13:00
In Shioya Town, Tochigi Prefecture, where atmospheric conditions became extremely unstable and rainfall equivalent to one month's average August rainfall fell from the night of the 25th to the morning of the 26th, residents were scooping out water that had flowed into their property, and town hall officials were roaming the town to assess the extent of the damage.
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Government decides on basic policy to improve disaster response, including creation of "Disaster Prevention Supervisor"
2024-08-26 13:08:00
Learning from the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the government has decided on a basic policy to improve disaster response. In order to strengthen the command center function, a new position of "disaster prevention superintendent" will be created, and a system of 1,000 people will be secured to immediately provide support in the event of a disaster.
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Accident involving six vehicles on national highway in Otsu, six injured
2024-08-26 13:06:00
According to the Otsu City Fire Department, an accident involving six vehicles, including a passenger car, occurred around 10:30 a.m. on the 26th on the northbound lanes of National Route 161 in Sakamoto, Otsu City.
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[Live broadcast scheduled from 13:30] Typhoon No. 10: Japan Meteorological Agency and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism hold press conference
2024-08-26 12:49:00
Strong Typhoon No. 10 is expected to approach western Japan and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture with very strong force from the 27th. The Japan Meteorological Agency and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold a joint press conference at 1:30 pm to explain the typhoon's future course and points to be aware of.
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[Preparing for Typhoon No. 10] Securing fishing boats, early rice harvest, and apple harvest
2024-08-26 12:40:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approaches, preparations are spreading across the country. Please make sure to complete your preparations by the 26th.
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Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi: "It is regrettable that NHK must prevent this from happening again" in international radio broadcast
2024-08-26 12:32:00
In August, during Chinese-language news broadcasts on NHK's international radio stations and elsewhere, a Chinese staff member made statements regarding the ownership of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture that were not in the script and that differed from the official Japanese government position. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi expressed regret over this and called on NHK to be fully aware of its social responsibility as a public broadcaster and take steps to prevent such an incident from recurring.
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Drone used to investigate deterioration of Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome
2024-08-26 12:22:00
An investigation using drones began on the 26th to examine the deterioration of the Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima, a World Heritage Site.
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[Typhoon No. 10 traffic impact] Tokaido, Sanyo, and Kyushu Shinkansen lines may be suspended
2024-08-26 12:19:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approaches, as of 11:00 a.m. on the 26th, JR companies are warning that there is a possibility of service suspensions, including planned suspensions, on all Shinkansen lines from the 28th to the 30th, and are urging people to pay close attention to future information.
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Shinjuku Ward conducts first investigation into illegal signs in Tokyo's Kabukicho district
2024-08-26 12:15:00
Shinjuku Ward has launched its first investigation into the situation after discovering that many of the signs installed by host clubs in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo, are in violation of metropolitan ordinances, including their size. Stores found to be in violation will be asked to make improvements, and in severe cases, the ward will work with the Metropolitan Police Department to take action.
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Typhoon No. 10 to approach western Japan and Amami after the 27th - prepare today
2024-08-26 11:39:00
Strong Typhoon No. 10 is expected to approach western Japan and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture from the 27th, bringing with it the risk of violent winds and heavy rains on the Pacific coast of western and eastern Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides. Please make sure to complete your preparations for the typhoon by the 26th.
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Typhoon No. 10 to approach western Japan and Amami after the 27th - prepare today
2024-08-26 10:40:00
Strong Typhoon No. 10 is expected to approach Western Japan and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture from the 27th, bringing the risk of violent winds and heavy rains on the Pacific coast of Western and Eastern Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides. Please make sure to complete your preparations for the typhoon by the 26th.
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Evacuation orders for the Kamikawachi area of Utsunomiya lifted. All evacuation orders for Tochigi Prefecture lifted.
2024-08-26 09:40:00
Utsunomiya City lifted the evacuation order issued to 121 people in 45 households in the Kamikawachi district at 8:40 a.m. This means that all evacuation orders issued in Tochigi Prefecture since the night of the 25th have now been lifted.
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Evacuation orders for the Kamikawachi area of Utsunomiya lifted. All evacuation orders for Tochigi Prefecture lifted.
2024-08-26 09:16:00
Utsunomiya City lifted the evacuation order issued to 121 people in 45 households in the Kamikawachi district at 8:40 a.m. This means that all evacuation orders issued in Tochigi Prefecture since the night of the 25th have now been lifted.
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Tokyu Setagaya Line resumes operation
2024-08-26 07:32:00
Due to a fatal accident, Tokyu Setagaya Line services were suspended on both lines between Shimotakaido Station and Kamimachi Station, but resumed at 7:22 a.m.
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Fire burns about 50 export cars in Moji Ward, Fukuoka and Kitakyushu, no injuries
2024-08-26 07:25:00
Just before 2 a.m. on the 26th, a fire broke out in Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City, burning about 50 cars parked there for export. No one was injured, but police and firefighters are investigating the cause of the fire.
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Chiba University of Science submits proposal for conditions for transition to public university, including review of size and transfer of funds
2024-08-26 07:24:00
Regarding Chiba Institute of Science in Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture, which is requesting to transition to a public university, a committee of experts has compiled a report that includes conditions for making the transition possible, such as a review of the university's size and the transfer of operating funds from the school corporation to the city.
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Tokyu Setagaya Line: Partial suspension of service between Shimotakaido and Kamimachi
2024-08-26 07:15:00
According to Tokyu Corporation, Tokyu Setagaya Line has suspended service on both lines between Shimotakaido Station and Kamimachi Station due to a fatal accident that occurred between Kamimachi Station and Miyanosaka Station at around 6:30 a.m. Service is being operated in reverse between Kamimachi Station and Sangenjaya Station, and service is expected to resume around 8 a.m.
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Typhoon No. 10 to approach western Japan and Amami after the 27th - prepare today
2024-08-26 06:45:00
Strong Typhoon No. 10 is expected to approach Western Japan and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture from the 27th, bringing the risk of violent winds and heavy rains on the Pacific coast of Western and Eastern Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides. Please make sure to complete your preparations for the typhoon by the 26th.
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Noto Peninsula earthquake leads to prolonged water outage; Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to accelerate earthquake-proofing measures for waterworks
2024-08-26 06:43:00
The Noto Peninsula earthquake in January this year caused prolonged water outages, highlighting the issue of earthquake resistance for facilities. In response, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism decided to intensively promote earthquake resistance measures for major water and sewerage facilities nationwide.
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Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare compiles "Global Health Vision" proposal to develop medical care and nursing care
2024-08-26 06:20:00
In order to incorporate vitality from overseas and develop the medical and nursing care fields into growth industries, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has compiled a proposal for a "Global Health Vision," which includes measures such as establishing a scholarship system for international students and conducting a new demonstration project to accept around 20 international students into the medical departments of universities in Japan.
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Linear rain band occurs in Tochigi Prefecture. Rain loosens ground. Be careful of landslides.
2024-08-26 06:12:00
The warm, humid air has made the atmospheric conditions in eastern and western Japan very unstable, and it is believed that heavy rain fell in Tochigi Prefecture until dawn, and a linear rain band also occurred. The rain clouds have passed, but the ground has become loose in some places due to the rain, so it is necessary to continue to be careful of landslides.
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Fire burns about 50 cars in Moji Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, no injuries
2024-08-26 06:10:00
A fire broke out in Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City, on the 26th, destroying about 50 cars. No one was injured, but police and firefighters are investigating the cause of the fire.
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[Weather commentary] Linear precipitation band in northern Tochigi Prefecture. What is the outlook for future rain?
2024-08-26 04:16:00
Warm, humid air has caused extremely unstable atmospheric conditions in eastern and western Japan, with torrential rainfall of approximately 110 mm in the hour up until 2 a.m. near Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture, leading the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a notice of record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall. A linear rainband has appeared in northern Tochigi Prefecture, with extremely heavy rain continuing to fall in the same place, and strict vigilance is required against flooding in low-lying areas and landslides. Meteorologist Hiyama Yasuhiro gives an explanation of the outlook for the future (video: 2 minutes 6 seconds) *Broadcast on the 4 a.m. news on Monday the 26th Not viewable on data broadcasting
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Flood warning issued for Arakawa River in Tochigi Prefecture; caution required in Sakura City and other areas
2024-08-26 02:31:00
Tochigi Prefecture and the Utsunomiya Regional Meteorological Observatory issued a "flood warning" at 2 a.m., stating that the Arakawa River, which flows through Sakura City and other areas, had reached the evacuation water level. They are urging people to pay close attention to information from local governments, as there is a risk of rivers overflowing and causing flooding damage in Sakura City, Nasukarasuyama City, and Ichikai Town due to levee breaches.
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Record-breaking heavy rain near Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture, threatening disaster
2024-08-26 02:26:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, radar analysis indicates that approximately 110 mm of heavy rain fell in the hour leading up to 2 a.m. near Kanuma City in Tochigi Prefecture. As the risk of a disaster is imminent, the agency has issued a "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall information" and is calling for people to ensure their safety.
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Evacuation order issued for parts of Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture due to increased risk of landslides
2024-08-26 02:18:00
Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture, issued evacuation orders to 25,049 people in 9,713 households in the city's Kikuzawa, Higashi-Oashi, Itaka, Nishi-Oashi, Minamima, Awano, and Kaso districts at 1:18 a.m., citing the increased risk of landslides due to heavy rain. The city is at Level 4 out of five heavy rain alert levels, and is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Evacuation orders issued for parts of Hamamatsu, Shizuoka lifted
2024-08-26 02:08:00
The city of Hamamatsu in Shizuoka Prefecture lifted the evacuation order for parts of the landslide warning zones in Chuo Ward, Hamana Ward, and Tenryu Ward, totaling 34,317 households and 94,521 people, at 1:40 a.m.
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Evacuation orders issued for parts of Kamikawachi and Shinoi districts in Utsunomiya due to risk of landslides
2024-08-26 00:45:00
Utsunomiya City issued evacuation orders to 127 people in 47 households in the Kamikawachi and Shinoi districts, which are hazardous areas for landslides, at 12:30 a.m., citing the increased risk of landslides due to heavy rain. The city is at level 4 out of five heavy rain warning levels, and is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Evacuation orders issued for parts of Nasu-Shiobara, Tochigi Prefecture, as risk of landslides increases due to heavy rain
2024-08-26 00:31:00
The city of Nasushiobara in Tochigi Prefecture issued evacuation orders to 340 households and 696 people in the Utsuno and Kanazawa districts of the city at 11:40 pm, citing the increased risk of landslides due to heavy rain. The city is at Level 4 out of five heavy rain alert levels, and is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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