Social News(2024/08/27)
Evacuation orders issued to 14,125 households in some areas of Morioka City, Iwate
2024-08-27 23:22:00
Due to the heavy rains, Morioka City has issued evacuation orders to 14,125 households and 25,809 people in the Yamagishi, Nio, Sakurajo, Kagano, Jonan, and Toriyo districts at 10:30 pm, as the water level of the Nakatsugawa River has risen and the risk of flooding is increasing. This corresponds to Level 4 on a five-level alert scale, and the city is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Seibu Ikebukuro Line and Toshima Line operations resume
2024-08-27 23:18:00
Due to the fatal accident, Seibu Railway suspended services on both lines between Ikebukuro and Nerima stations on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line, and between Nerima and Toshimaen stations on the Seibu Toshima Line, but services resumed just after 10:30 p.m.
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Evacuation orders issued to 14,429 households in some areas of Morioka City, Iwate
2024-08-27 22:57:00
Due to the heavy rains, Morioka City has issued evacuation orders to 14,429 households and 26,318 people in the Yamagishi, Nio, Sakurajo, Kagano, Jonan, and Toriyo districts at 10:30 pm, as the water level of the Nakatsugawa River has risen and the risk of flooding is increasing. This corresponds to Level 4 on a five-level alert scale, and the city is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Linear rain band occurs in inland Iwate Prefecture, record heavy rains cause disaster risk
2024-08-27 22:43:00
Due to the influence of the front and humid air, the atmospheric conditions in northern Japan are extremely unstable, with linear rain bands occurring inland in Iwate Prefecture and heavy rainfall of 100 mm per hour observed in Yabukawa, Morioka City. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding.
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Iwate Prefecture's Nakatsugawa River exceeds flood danger level
2024-08-27 22:41:00
According to the Iwate River and National Highway Office of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the Nakatsugawa River, which is part of the Kitakami River system and flows through Morioka City, exceeded the flood danger level at the Yamagishi observation station at 10:00 p.m.
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Seibu Ikebukuro Line and Toshima Line partially suspended due to fatal accident
2024-08-27 22:18:00
Due to the fatal accident, Seibu Railway has suspended service on both lines between Ikebukuro Station and Nerima Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line, and between Nerima Station and Toshimaen Station on the Seibu Toshima Line from 9:30 p.m. onwards. Service is expected to resume around 10:50 p.m.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Fierce winds that could cause houses to collapse; risk of linear rain band; on high alert
2024-08-27 22:11:00
The extremely strong Typhoon No. 10 is approaching the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture, and maximum instantaneous wind speeds of 65 to 70 meters are expected in the Amami region, Tanegashima, and Yakushima regions through the 28th, bringing with them strong winds that could cause some houses to collapse. A linear rain band is expected to form in Kagoshima Prefecture, including the Amami region, and Miyazaki Prefecture through the night of the 28th, which could dramatically increase the risk of disasters, and localized heavy rain is also occurring in western and eastern Japan, far from the typhoon itself. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, high tides, and landslides and river flooding caused by heavy rain.
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Three MSDF members who received diving allowances illegally sent to prosecutors on suspicion of fraud
2024-08-27 21:56:00
On the 27th, three people, including current and former members of the Maritime Self-Defense Force who were disciplined for fraudulently receiving diving allowances, were referred to prosecutors on suspicion of fraud and other offenses.
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Sendai Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1 reactor restarted, becoming the fourth reactor in Japan to operate for more than 40 years
2024-08-27 21:19:00
In July, Unit 1 of the Sendai Nuclear Power Plant in Kagoshima Prefecture, which had been in operation for over 40 years, was shut down for regular inspection, but the reactor was started up and operation resumed in the afternoon of the 27th. This is the first nuclear power plant in Kyushu to operate beyond the 40-year operating period, and the fourth in the country.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Fierce winds that could cause houses to collapse; risk of linear rain band; on high alert
2024-08-27 21:16:00
The extremely strong Typhoon No. 10 is approaching the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture, and maximum instantaneous wind speeds of 65 to 70 meters are expected in the Amami region, Tanegashima, and Yakushima regions through the 28th, bringing with them strong winds that could cause some houses to collapse. A linear rain band is expected to form in Kagoshima Prefecture, including the Amami region, and Miyazaki Prefecture through the night of the 28th, which could dramatically increase the risk of disasters, and localized heavy rain is also occurring in western and eastern Japan, far from the typhoon itself. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, high tides, and landslides and river flooding caused by heavy rain.
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Linear rain band occurs in inland Iwate Prefecture, record heavy rains cause disaster risk
2024-08-27 21:07:00
Due to the influence of the front and humid air, the atmospheric conditions in northern Japan are extremely unstable, with linear rain bands occurring inland in Iwate Prefecture and heavy rainfall of 100 mm per hour observed in Yabukawa, Morioka City. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding.
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Record-breaking rainfall near Sayo Town, Hyogo Prefecture, threatening disaster
2024-08-27 21:00:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, radar analysis indicates that approximately 110 mm of heavy rain fell in the hour leading up to 8:40 pm near Sayo Town in Hyogo Prefecture. As the risk of a disaster is imminent, the agency has issued a "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall information" and called for people to ensure their safety.
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Aichi Prefecture Meishin Expressway: 4 vehicles involved in chain collision, man killed, truck driver arrested
2024-08-27 20:48:00
On the 27th, just before noon, a truck rear-ended a passenger car on the outbound lane of the Meishin Expressway in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture, resulting in a chain reaction of four vehicles colliding, and a 55-year-old man in the rear-ended passenger car died. The police arrested the truck driver on the spot and are currently investigating the circumstances at the time.
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Record-breaking rains in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, threatening disaster
2024-08-27 20:44:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, in the hour leading up to 8:20 pm, 100 mm of heavy rain fell in Yabukawa, Morioka City, and radar analysis showed that about 100 mm of heavy rain fell in the northern part of Morioka City. As the risk of a disaster is imminent, the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a "record-breaking short-term heavy rain information" and called for people to ensure their safety.
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Record heavy rains in July: Death toll rises to two in Akita Prefecture; body of man from Yurihonjo identified
2024-08-27 20:38:00
The city has confirmed that a 42-year-old man found in a river in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, during last month's record-breaking heavy rains died as a result of the heavy rains. This brings the number of deaths in Akita Prefecture due to last month's record-breaking heavy rains to two.
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[Typhoon No. 10 Traffic Impact] Shinkansen and air travel are scheduled to be suspended on the 27th
2024-08-27 20:33:00
With the approach of Typhoon No. 10, JR companies have warned that there may be scheduled or other suspensions on all Shinkansen trains from the 28th to the 31st, and are urging people to pay close attention to future information. (*Information as of 5:00 p.m. on the 27th)
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Odakyu Line and Odawara Line operations resume
2024-08-27 20:32:00
Due to heavy rain causing rivers in Kanagawa Prefecture to overflow, Odakyu Odawara Line services were suspended between Hadano Station and Shin-Matsuda Station in Kanagawa Prefecture from 5:33 pm, but services resumed at 8:05 pm.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Fierce winds that could cause houses to collapse; risk of linear rain band; on high alert
2024-08-27 20:17:00
The extremely strong Typhoon No. 10 is approaching the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture, and maximum instantaneous wind speeds in the Amami region, Tanegashima, and Yakushima regions are expected to reach 65 to 70 meters per second on the 28th, bringing with it strong winds that could cause some houses to collapse. A linear rainband is expected to form in Kagoshima Prefecture, including the Amami region, and Miyazaki Prefecture from the night of the 27th to the night of the 28th, which could dramatically increase the risk of disasters. Heavy rain is also expected on the Pacific coast from Western Japan to Eastern Japan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, high tides, and landslides and river flooding caused by heavy rain.
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Linear rain band occurs in inland Iwate Prefecture, increasing risk of disasters
2024-08-27 20:10:00
At 7:57 pm on the 27th, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced "Information on significant heavy rainfall," stating that a linear precipitation band had formed inland in Iwate Prefecture, and extremely heavy rain was continuing to fall in the same area. A "linear precipitation band" is a phenomenon in which developed cumulonimbus clouds form a line one after another, bringing heavy rain. The Japan Meteorological Agency has called for people to be on high alert and ensure their safety, as the risk of life-threatening landslides and floods is rapidly increasing.
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Record-breaking heavy rains hit southern Morioka city, threatening disasters
2024-08-27 19:32:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, radar analysis indicates that approximately 100 mm of heavy rain fell in the southern area of Morioka City in the hour up to 7:20 pm. As the risk of a disaster is imminent, the agency has issued a "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall information" and called for people to ensure their safety.
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Record-breaking heavy rainfall in northern Morioka City, threatening disaster
2024-08-27 19:24:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, radar analysis indicates that approximately 100 mm of heavy rain fell in the northern area of Morioka City in the hour up to 7:10 pm. As the risk of a disaster is imminent, the agency has issued a "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall information" and called for people to ensure their safety.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Fierce winds that could cause houses to collapse; risk of linear rain band; on high alert
2024-08-27 19:17:00
The extremely strong Typhoon No. 10 is approaching the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture, and maximum instantaneous wind speeds in the Amami region, Tanegashima, and Yakushima regions are expected to reach 65 to 70 meters per second on the 28th, bringing with it strong winds that could cause some houses to collapse. A linear rainband is expected to form in Kagoshima Prefecture, including the Amami region, and Miyazaki Prefecture from the night of the 27th to the night of the 28th, which could dramatically increase the risk of disasters. Heavy rain is also expected on the Pacific coast from Western Japan to Eastern Japan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, high tides, and landslides and river flooding caused by heavy rain.
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[Preparations for Typhoon No. 10 in various regions] Rice farmers and home improvement centers [27th]
2024-08-27 19:09:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approaches, preparations are underway across the country.
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[Typhoon No. 10 Traffic Impact] Shinkansen and air travel are scheduled to be suspended on the 27th
2024-08-27 19:05:00
With the approach of Typhoon No. 10, JR companies have warned that there may be scheduled or other suspensions on all Shinkansen trains from the 28th to the 31st, and are urging people to pay close attention to future information. (*Information as of 5:00 p.m. on the 27th)
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Male university student drowns while playing in water and goes into cardiac arrest in Taihaku Ward, Sendai
2024-08-27 18:42:00
On the afternoon of the 27th, a 19-year-old male university student drowned while playing in the water near a waterfall in Sendai City and was taken to the hospital. According to the police, he is in cardiac arrest.
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Norovirus detected in water near Kumamoto waterfall, but cause undetermined
2024-08-27 18:34:00
In response to the case of more than 100 people complaining of vomiting and diarrhea after splashing around in the water around a waterfall in Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture, the Kumamoto Prefectural Government revealed that norovirus was detected in the surrounding water and in the feces of patients. The prefectural government is continuing its investigation, saying that "a connection is suspected, but the cause has not been determined."
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Evacuation information for elderly people etc. in Matsuda Town, Kanagawa
2024-08-27 18:32:00
Following the announcement of the landslide warning, the town of Matsuda in Kanagawa Prefecture issued a notice to evacuate the elderly and others to approximately 10,200 people throughout the town at 5:30 pm on the 27th. The town is at level 3 out of five heavy rain warning levels, and is urging the elderly and people with disabilities to begin evacuating.
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House of Representatives member Horii may have approved false party income reporting, summary indictment under consideration
2024-08-27 18:29:00
Regarding the fact that House of Representatives member Manabu Horii's political organization did not report the party income he received kickbacks from the Abe faction of the Liberal Democratic Party in its income and expenditure report, it has been learned from interviews with related parties that during voluntary questioning by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Division, Horii explained that he had agreed not to report it. The Special Investigation Division is also investigating Horii on suspicion of violating the Public Offices Election Act, and is apparently considering filing summary indictments for the two cases.
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Odakyu Line Odawara Line Hadano-Shin-Matsuda service suspended due to heavy rain
2024-08-27 18:18:00
Due to the influence of heavy rains on rivers in Kanagawa Prefecture, Odakyu Odawara Line has suspended operations between Hadano Station and Shin-Matsuda Station in Kanagawa Prefecture since 5:33 pm. According to Odakyu Electric Railway, it will take a considerable amount of time to resume operations, as it will be necessary to carry out track inspections after the river water level falls below the regulated value. They are calling for passengers to use alternative transportation.
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Saitama Prefecture Board of Education holds opinion exchange meeting with high school students attending single-sex schools
2024-08-27 18:16:00
The Saitama Prefectural Board of Education, which has announced a policy to "proactively promote" the coeducation of boys' and girls' schools in Saitama Prefecture, held a discussion meeting with high school students attending single-sex schools on the 27th. The prefectural board of education hopes to continue holding further dialogue in the future.
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Tokaido Shinkansen announces suspension of some trains on the 27th, totaling 14 trains
2024-08-27 18:16:00
JR Central has announced that it will suspend some trains on the Tokaido Shinkansen line on the 27th, due to the ongoing effects of heavy rain. The trains that will be suspended are 14 in total, including 7 outbound trains scheduled to depart from Tokyo Station between 4:20 pm and 5:30 pm, and 7 inbound trains scheduled to depart from Shin-Osaka Station and Nagoya Station.
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Proposal to improve teacher treatment: "Fundamental review of fixed evaluations is required" for current teachers, etc.
2024-08-27 18:15:00
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has put together a proposal to improve working conditions for teachers, including raising the salary surcharge for teachers from the current 4% to 13% of their monthly salary. Current teachers and others held a press conference and, while they gave a certain degree of appreciation to the proposal, they called for a fundamental review of the current framework, which does not pay overtime wages in line with the amount of work.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Why did it develop so rapidly? Is it one of the strongest typhoons in history? [Expert Q&A]
2024-08-27 18:14:00
The central pressure of Typhoon No. 10 was 980 hectopascals at 3pm on the 26th, but reached 950 hectopascals at 3pm on the 27th, dropping 30 hectopascals in 24 hours and developing more rapidly than the Japan Meteorological Agency's initial forecast. We spoke to Associate Professor Kosuke Ito of Kyoto University's Disaster Prevention Research Institute and Yokohama National University, who is an expert on the mechanisms of typhoons, about the causes of this, its future course, and precautions for disaster prevention.
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Release of water begins at Miho Dam in Kanagawa Prefecture
2024-08-27 18:07:00
Kanagawa Prefecture began releasing 33 cubic meters of water per second from the Miho Dam in Yamakita Town at 6:30 pm to prevent the water level from rising. The prefecture is calling for caution against rising water levels in the Sakagawa River, as the amount of water released may increase if the rain gets stronger in the future.
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Japan Coast Guard plans to build largest patrol vessel ever, commissioning in fiscal 2029
2024-08-27 18:06:00
With the Senkaku Islands and other issues in mind, the Japan Coast Guard has decided to build its largest patrol vessel to date, with a total tonnage of approximately 30,000 tons, and to commission it in fiscal 2029, five years from now.
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Juntendo University contacts Saitama Prefecture to review new hospital plan due to rising project costs
2024-08-27 18:02:00
Regarding the new Juntendo University hospital planned to open in Saitama City, Saitama Governor Ohno revealed that the university has contacted him to say they would like to reconsider the plans due to rising project costs.
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Aichi Meishin Expressway 4-vehicle pileup accident, man in critical condition, truck driver arrested
2024-08-27 17:58:00
On the 27th, just before noon, a truck rear-ended a passenger car on the outbound lane of the Meishin Expressway in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture, resulting in a chain reaction accident in which four vehicles collided, leaving a man in his 50s in a coma and in critical condition. The police arrested the truck driver on the spot and are currently investigating the circumstances at the time.
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Three suspicious fires in Kawasaki: Possibility of involvement of individuals with knowledge of prefectural housing complex structure
2024-08-27 17:55:00
In August, three suspicious fires broke out in succession at a prefectural housing complex in Kawasaki City's Saiwai Ward. Each occurred on the fourth and sixth floors of different buildings. Police are investigating the possibility that someone familiar with the layout of the prefectural housing complex and how to get around may be involved. They are also investigating whether five other suspicious fires in the surrounding area are related.
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Technical intern whose right hand was amputated and certified as a work-related injury sues employer for compensation
2024-08-27 17:52:00
A Chinese man working as a technical intern at a factory in Iwate Prefecture has filed a lawsuit against his employer and other organizations seeking more than 110 million yen in compensation, claiming that he amputated his right hand after using a machine without receiving sufficient training.
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Tokaido Shinkansen resumes operation
2024-08-27 17:50:00
According to JR Central, the Tokaido Shinkansen had suspended operations on some sections due to heavy rain in Shizuoka Prefecture, but resumed operations at 5:36 p.m.
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Tokyo High Court rejects decision ordering "fine" against former Unification Church
2024-08-27 17:48:00
Following up on its first ruling, the Tokyo High Court has ordered the former Unification Church to pay an administrative fine for failing to properly respond to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's exercise of its right to question the church regarding its request for an order to disband.
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Shinagawa Ward appoints supporters for Japan's first Deaflympics
2024-08-27 17:47:00
In preparation for the Deaflympics, Japan's first international sports competition for people with hearing impairments, to be held next year, Shinagawa Ward has appointed supporters to promote the event and work to increase understanding of hearing impairments.
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[Live footage] Typhoon No. 10: Wind, rain and wave conditions in various areas
2024-08-27 17:45:00
Typhoon No. 10 has rapidly developed into a "very strong" typhoon. It is expected to approach the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture by the 28th, bringing with it strong winds that could cause some houses to collapse. You can watch live footage from various locations.
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Shizuoka Evacuation order issued for parts of Shizuoka City
2024-08-27 17:44:00
Shizuoka City issued evacuation orders to 29,841 households and 72,447 people in parts of Aoi, Suruga, and Shimizu wards at 4:40 p.m., citing an increased risk of landslides. All of these households are located in landslide warning zones. The city has issued a level 4 warning out of five levels, and is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Typhoon No. 10 "very strong" rapidly developing; be on high alert for disasters
2024-08-27 17:33:00
Typhoon No. 10 has rapidly developed into a "very strong" typhoon. It is expected to approach the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture by the 28th, with maximum instantaneous wind speeds of up to 70 meters on the 28th, bringing with it strong winds that could cause some houses to collapse. A linear rain band is expected to form in the Amami region from the night of the 27th to the afternoon of the 28th, which could dramatically increase the risk of disasters. Heavy rain is also expected to fall on the Pacific coast from western Japan to eastern Japan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides.
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Typhoon No. 10 "very strong" rapidly developing; be on high alert for disasters
2024-08-27 17:17:00
Typhoon No. 10 has rapidly developed into a "very strong" typhoon. It is expected to approach the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture by the 28th, with maximum instantaneous wind speeds of up to 70 meters on the 28th, bringing with it strong winds that could cause some houses to collapse. A linear rain band is expected to form in the Amami region from the night of the 27th to the afternoon of the 28th, which could dramatically increase the risk of disasters. Heavy rain is also expected to fall on the Pacific coast from western Japan to eastern Japan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides.
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[Typhoon No. 10 Traffic Impact] Shinkansen and air travel are scheduled to be suspended on the 27th
2024-08-27 17:07:00
With the approach of Typhoon No. 10, JR companies have warned that there may be scheduled or other suspensions on all Shinkansen trains from the 28th to the 31st, and are urging people to pay close attention to future information. (*Information as of 5:00 p.m. on the 27th)
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Tokaido Shinkansen service suspended on both lines between Shizuoka and Kakegawa
2024-08-27 17:03:00
According to JR Central, the Tokaido Shinkansen has suspended operations on both lines between Shizuoka Station and Kakegawa Station due to heavy rain in Shizuoka Prefecture.
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Tokyo High Court rejects decision ordering "fine" against former Unification Church
2024-08-27 16:51:00
Following up on its first ruling, the Tokyo High Court has ordered the former Unification Church to pay an administrative fine for failing to properly respond to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's exercise of its right to question the church regarding its request for an order to disband.
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Iwakuni mayor expresses approval of first deployment of U.S. Navy Ospreys
2024-08-27 16:46:00
Regarding the plan to deploy U.S. Navy Ospreys at the U.S. military's Iwakuni Base in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, for the first time in Japan, Mayor Yoshihiko Fukuda stated at a city council meeting on the 27th that "we have been able to confirm that this will not have a significant impact on the living environment of surrounding residents," and expressed his intention to approve the deployment.
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[Preparations for Typhoon No. 10 in various regions] Rice farmers and home improvement centers [27th]
2024-08-27 16:20:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approaches, preparations are underway across the country.
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Tokaido Shinkansen service suspended due to heavy rain
2024-08-27 15:51:00
According to JR Central, due to heavy rain in Shizuoka Prefecture, Tokaido Shinkansen services have been suspended between Shin-Osaka Station and Tokyo Station on the northbound side, and between Tokyo Station and Nagoya Station on the southbound side.
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Tokyo High Court rejects decision ordering "fine" against former Unification Church
2024-08-27 15:48:00
Following on from the first trial, the Tokyo High Court has ordered the former Unification Church to pay an administrative fine for failing to respond appropriately to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's exercise of its right to question in relation to a request for a dissolution order against the church. The decision rejected the church's argument that "the exercise of the right to question itself was illegal," and this may affect the separate hearing on a request for a dissolution order against the church.
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Jingu Gaien redevelopment plan to reduce tree cutting by over 100 trees to be announced
2024-08-27 15:45:00
As part of the redevelopment of Tokyo's Meiji Shrine Gaien, the developer has been asked by the metropolitan government to review the tree conservation methods, and has put together a plan to reduce the number of trees to be cut by over 100, according to interviews with people involved. The revised plan is expected to be made public as soon as September, and tree cutting is expected to begin after public meetings and metropolitan government deliberations.
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33 more people file for civil arbitration in collective negotiations seeking refunds from former Unification Church
2024-08-27 15:36:00
In the collective negotiations by former members of the former Unification Church and others seeking the return of donations from the cult, 33 more people have filed for civil mediation, bringing the total number of people filing for mediation to 171, with the total amount of claims coming to 5.2 billion yen.
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Four vehicles collide near Owari Ichinomiya PA on Meishin Expressway, man unconscious
2024-08-27 15:25:00
On the 27th, just before noon, a truck crashed into a passenger car on the outbound lane of the Meishin Expressway in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture, causing a chain reaction that resulted in four vehicles colliding. A man in his 50s from the passenger car that was rear-ended was taken to the hospital in an unconscious state, and the police are currently investigating the circumstances at the time.
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House of Representatives member Manabu Horii intends to resign from his position under investigation for allegedly violating the Public Offices Election Act
2024-08-27 15:19:00
House of Representatives member Manabu Horii, who is under investigation for allegedly repeatedly making illegal donations within his constituency in violation of the Public Offices Election Act, has decided to take responsibility for the incident and resign from his seat in the Diet.
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Tokaido Shinkansen service suspended on both lines between Shizuoka and Hamamatsu due to heavy rain
2024-08-27 15:12:00
According to JR Central, the Tokaido Shinkansen has suspended operations on both lines between Shizuoka Station and Hamamatsu Station due to heavy rain.
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[Typhoon No. 10 traffic impact] Sanyo Shinkansen may be suspended from 29th to 31st
2024-08-27 14:39:00
Regarding the Sanyo Shinkansen operation plans due to the approach of Typhoon No. 10, JR West has announced that there is a possibility of planned service suspensions and long-term suspensions from the 29th to the 31st. Initially, it was said that there was a possibility of planned service suspensions from the 29th to the 30th of this month, but due to a change in the typhoon's predicted path, the period has been extended by one day. JR West is urging people to check the latest operation information on its website, as plans may change depending on the typhoon's path, etc.
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Government to spend 980 billion yen on electricity, gas and other price hikes
2024-08-27 14:35:00
The government has decided to spend about 980 billion yen from the reserve fund in this fiscal year's budget to combat rising electricity, gas, and gasoline prices.
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The Child and Family Agency's budget request of 6.46 trillion yen includes preparation costs for a Japanese version of DBS
2024-08-27 14:08:00
The Agency for Children and Families has requested 6.46 trillion yen for next year's budget, an increase of 240 billion yen from the initial budget for this fiscal year. This includes preparation costs for the implementation of a new system to protect children from sexual violence, known as the "Japanese version of DBS."
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Typhoon No. 10 "very strong" rapidly developing; be on high alert for disasters
2024-08-27 14:01:00
Typhoon No. 10 has rapidly developed into a "very strong" typhoon. It is expected to approach the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture by the 28th, with maximum instantaneous wind speeds of up to 70 meters on the 28th, bringing with it strong winds that could cause some houses to collapse. A linear rain band is expected to form in the Amami region from the night of the 27th to the afternoon of the 28th, which could dramatically increase the risk of disasters. Heavy rain is also expected to fall on the Pacific coast from western Japan to eastern Japan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides.
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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology establishes new framework for "quickly dispatching teachers and other staff to disaster-stricken areas"
2024-08-27 13:59:00
In response to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has established a new framework and will begin efforts in peacetime to enable the swift dispatch of teachers and other staff from outside the disaster-stricken areas to support children in the affected areas so that they can continue their education and help schools reopen as soon as possible.
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Man unconscious in accident involving four vehicles near Owari Ichinomiya PA on Meishin Expressway
2024-08-27 13:52:00
According to the police, just before noon on the 27th, an accident involving four vehicles, including one truck and three passenger cars, occurred on the outbound lane of the Meishin Expressway in Aichi Prefecture near the Owari Ichinomiya parking area. According to the fire department, a man believed to have been in the passenger car was taken to the hospital in an unconscious state. At the time, there was a traffic jam near the scene, and the police are currently investigating the details of the accident.
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[Typhoon No. 10 Traffic impacts] Tokaido Shinkansen scheduled to be suspended from the 30th
2024-08-27 13:42:00
Regarding the Tokaido Shinkansen operation plans due to the approach of Typhoon No. 10, JR Central has announced that there is a possibility of planned service suspension for two days from the 30th of this month. There are no planned service suspensions on the 28th and 29th, or the 1st of next month (September), but there is a possibility of long-term suspension of service due to the approach of the typhoon. JR Central is calling on people to pay close attention to future operation information and consider changing their plans.
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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's budget request for next fiscal year includes project to promote earthquake-proofing of homes
2024-08-27 13:36:00
In preparation for the compilation of the next fiscal year's budget proposal, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has put together a budget request that includes projects to promote earthquake resistance in homes. The total amount for the general account is over 7 trillion yen, 18% higher than this year's budget.
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JR Joban Line resumes full service
2024-08-27 13:15:00
JR Joban Line rapid trains had been suspended on both lines between Shinagawa Station and Toride Station in Tokyo due to a fatal accident, but service resumed at 12:56 p.m. At the same time, service has also resumed on both lines between Shinagawa Station on the JR Joban Line and Tsuchiura Station in Ibaraki Prefecture.
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Typhoon No. 10 "very strong" rapidly developing; be on high alert for disasters
2024-08-27 13:08:00
Typhoon No. 10 has rapidly developed into a "very strong" typhoon. It is expected to approach the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture by the 28th, with maximum instantaneous wind speeds of up to 70 meters on the 28th, bringing with it strong winds that could cause some houses to collapse. A linear rain band is expected to form in the Amami region from the night of the 27th to the afternoon of the 28th, which could dramatically increase the risk of disasters. Heavy rain is also expected to fall on the Pacific coast from western Japan to eastern Japan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides.
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[Live footage] Typhoon No. 10: Wind, rain and wave conditions in various areas
2024-08-27 12:53:00
Typhoon No. 10 has rapidly developed into a "very strong" typhoon. It is expected to approach the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture by the 28th, bringing with it strong winds that could cause some houses to collapse. You can watch live footage from various locations.
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Iwakuni mayor expresses approval of first deployment of U.S. Navy Ospreys
2024-08-27 12:35:00
Regarding the plan to deploy U.S. Navy Ospreys at the U.S. military's Iwakuni Base in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, for the first time in Japan, Mayor Yoshihiko Fukuda stated at a city council meeting on the 27th that "we have been able to confirm that this will not have a significant impact on the living environment of surrounding residents," and expressed his intention to approve the deployment.
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Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications: "NHK will steadily investigate the cause and prevent recurrence" in international radio broadcast
2024-08-27 12:20:00
In August, during a Chinese-language news broadcast on NHK's international radio station, a Chinese staff member made a statement that was not in the script and that differed from the official Japanese government's position regarding the ownership of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture. Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto expressed regret that this was contrary to the mission of public broadcasting, and called on NHK to accurately grasp the facts, investigate the cause, and steadily implement measures to prevent recurrence.
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[27th] Typhoon No. 10 "very strong" rapidly developing; be on high alert for disasters
2024-08-27 12:14:00
Typhoon No. 10 has rapidly developed into a "very strong" typhoon. It is expected to approach the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture by the 28th, with maximum instantaneous wind speeds of up to 70 meters on the 28th, bringing with it strong winds that could cause some houses to collapse. A linear rain band is expected to form in the Amami region from the night of the 27th to the afternoon of the 28th, which could dramatically increase the risk of disasters. Heavy rain is also expected to fall on the Pacific coast from western Japan to eastern Japan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides.
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Agriculture Minister Sakamoto: "Rice shortage expected to gradually recover with new rice distribution"
2024-08-27 12:13:00
Regarding the rice shortage at supermarkets and other stores, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Sakamoto stated that the distribution of new rice has begun in some places and that the shortage will gradually improve, but he called on consumers to remain calm and buy only the amount they need.
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Evacuation order issued for part of Hamamatsu City's Chuo Ward in Shizuoka
2024-08-27 12:02:00
Hamamatsu City issued evacuation orders to 13,564 households and 36,501 people in the Irino and Kamikuro districts of Chuo Ward at 11:45 a.m., citing an increased risk of landslides. The city is at Level 4 out of five alert levels, and is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Iwakuni mayor expresses willingness to accept first Osprey deployment
2024-08-27 11:57:00
Regarding the plan to deploy U.S. Navy Ospreys at the U.S. military's Iwakuni Base in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, for the first time in Japan, Mayor Yoshihiko Fukuda stated at a city council meeting on the 27th that "we have been able to confirm that this will not have a significant impact on the living environment of surrounding residents," and expressed his intention to approve the deployment.
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Government appoints Nobuyuki Iwao as new Director-General of the Cabinet Legislation Bureau
2024-08-27 11:49:00
The government has appointed Nobuyuki Iwao, a former prosecutor who has served as Deputy Director-General of the Cabinet Legislation Bureau, as the new Director-General of the Cabinet Legislation Bureau.
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Emperor and Empress Emerita visit tennis court in Karuizawa, Nagano, where they are currently recuperating
2024-08-27 11:46:00
The Emperor and Empress, who are currently recuperating in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, visited the tennis court where they first met on the morning of the 27th.
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Evacuation order issued for entire Amami City, Kagoshima: "Everyone evacuate from dangerous areas"
2024-08-27 11:41:00
Amami City in Kagoshima Prefecture issued an evacuation order to 23,741 households and 42,674 people throughout the city at 11:15 a.m. on the 27th due to the approach of Typhoon No. 10. The information corresponds to Level 4 out of 5 alert levels, and calls for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's budget request for next fiscal year includes project to promote earthquake-proofing of homes
2024-08-27 11:38:00
In preparation for the compilation of the next fiscal year's budget proposal, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has put together a budget request that includes projects to promote earthquake resistance in homes. The total amount for the general account is over 7 trillion yen, 18% higher than this year's budget.
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A 54-year-old man walking along the road in Komoro, Nagano, was attacked by a bear and suffered minor injuries.
2024-08-27 11:17:00
In the early hours of the 27th, a 54-year-old man walking along the road in Komoro City, Nagano Prefecture, was scratched on the left arm by a bear, causing minor injuries. The prefecture is urging people not to approach areas where bears have been confirmed to be sightings.
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[27th] Typhoon No. 10 "very strong" rapidly developing; be on high alert for disasters
2024-08-27 11:15:00
Typhoon No. 10 has rapidly developed into a "very strong" typhoon. It is expected to approach the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture by the 28th, bringing with it fierce winds. Heavy rain is expected to fall in the Amami region and on the Pacific coast from western Japan to eastern Japan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides.
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Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare White Paper: "Necessity to build a support system for dealing with diverse stress"
2024-08-27 10:50:00
This year's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare White Paper points out that the number of people receiving treatment for mental illness is on the rise, and that it is necessary to build a support system to deal with diversifying stresses, with a focus on "mental health."
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Japan Meteorological Agency announces budget request for next fiscal year to develop "giant tsunami observation equipment"
2024-08-27 10:31:00
In response to the Noto Peninsula earthquake on New Year's Day, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced its budget request for next fiscal year, which includes a total of over 59.9 billion yen, including the installation of "giant tsunami observation meters" capable of detecting tsunamis of over three meters in height in nine locations across the country.
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Evacuation order issued for part of Hamamatsu City, Hamana Ward, Shizuoka Prefecture; everyone evacuates
2024-08-27 09:45:00
Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, issued an evacuation order to 13,506 people in 4,643 households in the Mikkabi district of Hamana Ward at 9 a.m., citing an increased risk of landslides. The city is at alert level 4 out of five levels, and is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Heavy rains cause evacuation orders for landslide-prone areas in Kosai City, Shizuoka Prefecture; everyone evacuates
2024-08-27 09:26:00
The city of Kosai in Shizuoka Prefecture issued evacuation orders to 961 households and 2,183 people in the city's landslide warning zone at 9 a.m., citing the increased risk of landslides due to heavy rain. 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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Tokaido Shinkansen service resumes, delays expected to continue for a while
2024-08-27 09:22:00
According to JR Central, due to the heavy rain, Tokaido Shinkansen trains were suspended between Shin-Osaka Station and Tokyo Station, and between Tokyo Station and Nagoya Station, but resumed service at 9:15 a.m. The delays are expected to continue for a while.
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Tokaido Shinkansen service suspended: Upbound from Shin-Osaka to Tokyo, Downbound from Tokyo to Nagoya
2024-08-27 08:57:00
According to JR Central, the Tokaido Shinkansen had suspended operations on both lines between Hamamatsu Station and Toyohashi Station in Aichi Prefecture as the amount of rainfall in Shizuoka Prefecture reached the regulation value, but the suspension was expanded from just after 8:30 a.m. Currently, operations are suspended between Shin-Osaka Station and Tokyo Station on the up line, and between Tokyo Station and Nagoya Station on the down line.
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Service resumes on JR Sobu Line and Narita Line: Chiba - Sakura, Chiba - Narita Airport
2024-08-27 08:33:00
According to JR East, the Sobu Main Line had suspended operations on both lines between Chiba Station and Sakura Station in Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture, but resumed operations at 8:17 a.m. Operations on both lines on the Narita Line between Chiba Station and Narita Airport Station have also resumed.
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Service suspended: JR Sobu Line, Narita Line Chiba - Sakura Chiba - Narita Airport
2024-08-27 07:52:00
According to JR East, due to track inspections being carried out at Chiba Station, services on the Sobu Main Line have been suspended on both inbound and outbound lines between Chiba Station and Sakura Station in Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture since 7:20 a.m.
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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology to request 3% increase in operating subsidies for national universities compared to this fiscal year
2024-08-27 06:39:00
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has decided to request an increase of 3% in next year's budget for the operating expenses subsidy allocated to national universities by the government compared to this year. However, requests for an increase have not been approved for the past seven years, and with national universities complaining of difficulties due to soaring prices and other factors, attention is focused on whether the increase will be realized.
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Typhoon No. 10 to approach Amami region; risk of linear rain band in Tokai region in the morning
2024-08-27 06:29:00
Strong Typhoon No. 10 is expected to approach the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture through the 28th, bringing with it fierce winds. A linear rain band is expected to form in the Tokai region in the morning of the 28th, which could lead to a sudden increase in the risk of disasters. Heavy rain is expected in the Amami region and on the Pacific coast from Western Japan to Eastern Japan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides.
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Sugar manufacturer and Kobe University conduct research into "SAF" manufacturing using yeast, a first in Japan
2024-08-27 06:16:00
NHK reported that a sugar manufacturer with a factory in Hokkaido and Kobe University have begun research into producing the next-generation aviation fuel "SAF" using yeast and by-products from the sugar manufacturing process from beets. According to the company and the university, this is believed to be the first research in Japan to produce SAF using yeast.
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Nissan Cedric police car retires as fans bid farewell in Yamanashi
2024-08-27 04:51:00
The only Nissan Cedric patrol car remaining at Yamanashi Prefectural Police Headquarters was retired on the 26th due to age, and many fans flocked to the police station where it was stationed to bid it a farewell.
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Gunma Prefecture Kusatsu-Shirane mountain trail access ban to be relaxed from late September
2024-08-27 04:50:00
The local town of Kusatsu has decided to relax its complete ban on access to the mountain trail leading to the crater lake at Mount Kusatsu-Shirane in Gunma Prefecture for the first time in 15 years, citing a relative calm in volcanic activity, and to allow access under certain conditions from late next month.
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Walnut trees to feed bears cut down in Sapporo city
2024-08-27 04:38:00
Following a series of bear sightings in Hokkaido, walnut trees, which serve as food for the bears, have been cut down in Sapporo to keep the bears away from urban areas.
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All evacuation information for elderly people in Shizuoka and Hamamatsu has been lifted.
2024-08-27 02:29:00
Hamamatsu City in Shizuoka Prefecture lifted the evacuation notice for the elderly and others that had been issued to a total of 65,677 households and 152,292 people in parts of the city at 2:05 a.m. due to the receding water levels of rivers.
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