Social News(2024/08/28)
[Typhoon No. 10] Possibility of "strongest class in history" - make sure your buildings are sturdy tonight
2024-08-28 23:17:00
The extremely powerful Typhoon No. 10 is moving northward, drawing Tanegashima and Yakushima areas of Kagoshima Prefecture into its storm zone, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a special warning of strong winds and high waves for Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region, and a special warning of high tides for the Satsuma region of Kagoshima Prefecture. A linear rain band has formed on Yakushima, and rain and wind are intensifying, especially in southern Kyushu, so people should be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, high tides, and heavy rain. The risk of disasters may increase dramatically at night, when it is difficult to see the surroundings, so please stay safe in a sturdy building tonight.
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Evacuation orders issued to 159 households and 359 people in some areas of Saiki, Oita
2024-08-28 23:11:00
At 10:30 pm, Saiki City in Oita Prefecture issued evacuation orders to 159 households and 359 people in the Gion, Kubo, and Ishiuchi districts, due to the risk of an agricultural reservoir bursting due to the effects of Typhoon No. 10. The information corresponds to Level 4 out of 5 alert levels, and the city is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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JR Utsunomiya Line Shonan-Shinjuku Line operation resumed
2024-08-28 23:07:00
The JR Utsunomiya Line and Shonan-Shinjuku Line, which had been suspended due to a fatal accident, both resumed service at 10:55pm.
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[Affected by Typhoon No. 10] Parcel delivery services halted, Sakamoto Ryoma statue evacuated
2024-08-28 22:50:00
The extremely strong Typhoon No. 10 is affecting logistics and other areas.
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Tokaido Shinkansen resumes operation
2024-08-28 22:43:00
According to JR Central, due to heavy rain in Shizuoka Prefecture, services on the Tokaido Shinkansen were suspended between Shin-Osaka Station and Tokyo Station on the up line and between Tokyo Station and Nagoya Station on the down line, but services resumed at 10:30 pm as the rain had calmed down.
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Evacuation order issued to 9,941 households in Ipponmatsu district of Ainan Town, Ehime Prefecture
2024-08-28 22:19:00
At 9:40 p.m., the town of Ainan in Ehime Prefecture issued evacuation orders to 9,941 households and 19,080 people in the Ipponmatsu district, citing a high risk of landslides. The information corresponds to level 4 on a five-level alert scale, and the town is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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JR Utsunomiya Line and Shonan-Shinjuku Line partially suspended due to fatal accident
2024-08-28 21:51:00
Due to a fatal accident that occurred between Oyama Station and Mamada Station in Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture, JR Utsunomiya Line has suspended operations on both lines from Tokyo Station to Utsunomiya Station since before 9:00 PM on the 28th. As a result, Shonan-Shinjuku Line has also suspended operations on the Utsunomiya Line direct section north of Shinjuku Station. Both lines are expected to resume operations after 10:00 PM, and JR East is urging people to check their website for the latest information.
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[Damage from Typhoon No. 10] Gusts of wind in Miyazaki, injuries from falls in Amami
2024-08-28 21:46:00
We have compiled information on the damage caused in various areas by Typhoon No. 10 and the heavy rains that accompanied it.
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[Weather forecaster commentary] What is the predicted path of Typhoon No. 10 and what is the outlook for the future?
2024-08-28 21:43:00
The extremely strong Typhoon No. 10 is moving northward, drawing Tanegashima and Yakushima areas of Kagoshima Prefecture into its storm zone. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a special warning of strong winds and high waves for Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region, and a special warning of high tides for the Satsuma region of Kagoshima Prefecture. A linear rain band has appeared on Yakushima, and rain and wind are getting stronger, especially in southern Kyushu, so people need to be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, high tides, and heavy rain. The risk of disasters may increase dramatically at night, when it is difficult to see your surroundings, so please stay safe in a sturdy building on the night of the 28th. Meteorologist Kimiji Saida gives an explanation about the future outlook. *The video is 2 minutes and 45 seconds long. It was broadcast on "News Watch 9" at 9:00 p.m. on the 28th. *It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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Gamagori landslide: Woman in her 70s confirmed dead, two others unable to be contacted
2024-08-28 21:36:00
According to Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture, a woman in her 70s, believed to be the mother, was confirmed dead at the scene where a family of five was caught in a landslide on the night of the 27th. Two sisters in their 40s were rescued from the scene, but the father in his 70s and the eldest son in his 30s have not been contacted, and police and fire departments are continuing rescue efforts for the two.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Possibility of "strongest class in history" - make sure your buildings are sturdy tonight
2024-08-28 21:27:00
The extremely powerful Typhoon No. 10 is moving northward, drawing Tanegashima and Yakushima areas of Kagoshima Prefecture into its storm zone, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a special warning of strong winds and high waves for Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region, and a special warning of high tides for the Satsuma region of Kagoshima Prefecture. A linear rain band has formed on Yakushima, and rain and wind are intensifying, especially in southern Kyushu, so people should be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, high tides, and heavy rain. The risk of disasters may increase dramatically at night, when it is difficult to see the surroundings, so please stay safe in a sturdy building tonight.
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Tokaido Shinkansen service suspended on both lines between Shizuoka and Kakegawa due to heavy rain
2024-08-28 21:12:00
According to JR Central, due to the heavy rain, the Tokaido Shinkansen has been suspended on both lines between Shizuoka Station and Kakegawa Station since before 9:00 pm. Depending on the future rain conditions, the suspension of service may spread to other sections, so JR Central is calling for passengers to check the latest situation on its website.
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[Affected by Typhoon No. 10] Parcel delivery services halted, Sakamoto Ryoma statue evacuated
2024-08-28 20:56:00
The extremely strong Typhoon No. 10 is affecting logistics and other areas.
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[Damage from Typhoon No. 10] Gusts of wind in Miyazaki, injuries from falls in Amami
2024-08-28 20:49:00
We have compiled information on the damage caused in various areas by Typhoon No. 10 and the heavy rains that accompanied it.
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Lower House member Manabu Horii resigns after being investigated for making illegal donations in his constituency
2024-08-28 20:47:00
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, resigned from his seat on the 28th.
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One person killed in accident involving three cars on Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line
2024-08-28 20:46:00
At around noon on the 28th, an accident involving three vehicles, including a truck and a passenger car, occurred in the tunnel of the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line, which connects Kawasaki City and Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture, and one passenger in the passenger car died. A fire broke out in one of the vehicles, temporarily filling the tunnel with smoke, but no one was injured or felt sick as a result.
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Kyushu Shinkansen service suspended on both lines between Kumamoto and Kagoshima-Chuo
2024-08-28 20:43:00
According to JR Kyushu, Kyushu Shinkansen services have been suspended on both lines between Kumamoto Station and Kagoshima-Chuo Station since 7:49 p.m. due to strong winds.
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[Affected by Typhoon No. 10] Parcel delivery services halted, Sakamoto Ryoma statue evacuated
2024-08-28 20:01:00
The extremely strong Typhoon No. 10 is affecting logistics and other areas.
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Linear rain band occurs in Kagoshima Prefecture, risk of disaster increases sharply
2024-08-28 19:48:00
At 7:37 pm on the 28th, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced "Information on Significant Heavy Rain," stating that a linear precipitation band had formed in Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region, and that extremely heavy rain was continuing to fall in the same place. 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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Tokio Marine & Nichido leaks customer information from other companies to its own company
2024-08-28 19:47:00
Tokio Marine & Nichido, a major non-life insurance company, announced that an employee who was seconded to an insurance agency had leaked over 60,000 pieces of customer information for a competitor that was managed by the agency to the company. On the 15th of this month, a similar leak was also revealed at another agency of Tokio Marine & Nichido.
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Preimplantation testing approved for serious hereditary diseases, including eye cancer, for the first time
2024-08-28 19:45:00
The Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, which reviews who should undergo preimplantation diagnosis, a test to check for serious hereditary diseases at the fertilized egg stage, has published the latest information, revealing that last year it was approved for the first time for diseases that are rarely life-threatening until adulthood, such as eye cancer.
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[Typhoon No. 10 Traffic impacts] Shinkansen, air travel, and expressways [28th]
2024-08-28 19:37:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approaches, it is expected that operations such as Shinkansen and air travel will be affected even after the 28th.
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Record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall reported near Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture, threatening disaster
2024-08-28 19:27:00
Due to the influence of the front and humid air, the atmospheric conditions in Iwate Prefecture became very unstable, and radar analysis showed that about 110 mm of heavy rain fell near Kitakami City. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall information" and urged people to ensure their safety.
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[Weather forecaster commentary] What is the predicted path of Typhoon No. 10 and what is the outlook for the future?
2024-08-28 19:25:00
The extremely strong Typhoon No. 10 is moving northward, drawing the Tanegashima and Yakushima regions of Kagoshima Prefecture into its storm zone. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a special warning of strong winds and high waves for Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region, and a special warning of high tides for the Satsuma region of Kagoshima Prefecture. Winds and rain are getting stronger in southern Kyushu, so please be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, high tides, and heavy rain. There is a risk of a sudden increase in the risk of disasters at night, when it is difficult to check your surroundings, so please stay safe in a sturdy building on the night of the 28th. Meteorologist Monon Haruyama's explanation of the future outlook. *The video is 2 minutes and 41 seconds long. It was broadcast on "News 7" at 7 pm on the 28th. *It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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[Damage from Typhoon No. 10] Gusts of wind in Miyazaki, injuries from falls in Amami
2024-08-28 19:24:00
We have compiled information on the damage caused in various areas by Typhoon No. 10 and the heavy rains that accompanied it.
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Typhoon No. 10: Rainfall in Kyushu and Shikoku could be twice as much as previous record, Japan Weather Association
2024-08-28 19:13:00
Regarding the outlook for heavy rains associated with Typhoon Faxai, the Japan Weather Association has released estimates that the amount of rainfall in Kyushu and Shikoku in the 72 hours up to Saturday, the 31st of this month, could reach 1,200 mm in some areas, double the amount recorded on record.
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[Affected by Typhoon No. 10] Parcel delivery services halted, Sakamoto Ryoma statue evacuated
2024-08-28 19:09:00
The extremely strong Typhoon No. 10 is affecting logistics and other areas.
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Family of woman sue Sugi Pharmacy for compensation, citing "dispensing error as cause of death"
2024-08-28 18:58:00
A Tokyo woman in her 70s who died after taking medicine dispensed at a drugstore has filed a lawsuit against Sugi Pharmacy and others seeking more than 38 million yen in damages, claiming that the death was caused by the drug being mistakenly mixed with diabetes medication, which was not a chronic condition.
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[Typhoon No. 10 Traffic impacts] Shinkansen, air travel, and expressways [28th]
2024-08-28 18:57:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approaches, it is expected that operations such as Shinkansen and air travel will be affected even after the 28th.
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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to consider specific system design for nationwide introduction of variable toll system
2024-08-28 18:54:00
In preparation for the nationwide introduction of a system that varies highway toll rates depending on peak times, etc., the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has decided to select areas where the system will be introduced first and then begin considering the specific design of the system.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Possibility of "strongest class in history" - make sure your buildings are sturdy tonight
2024-08-28 18:53:00
The extremely strong Typhoon No. 10 is moving northward, drawing Tanegashima and Yakushima areas of Kagoshima Prefecture into its storm zone, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a special warning of strong winds and high waves for Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region, and a special warning of high tides for the Satsuma region of Kagoshima Prefecture. Winds and rain are getting stronger in southern Kyushu, so please be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, high tides, and heavy rain. The risk of disasters may increase dramatically at night, when it is difficult to see your surroundings, so please stay safe in a sturdy building tonight.
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Accident involving three cars in Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line tunnel, one death, fire
2024-08-28 18:37:00
At around noon on the 28th, an accident involving three vehicles, including a truck and a passenger car, occurred in the tunnel of the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line, which connects Kawasaki City and Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture, and one passenger in the passenger car died. A fire broke out in one of the vehicles, temporarily filling the tunnel with smoke, but no one was injured or felt sick as a result.
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Gamagori landslide: 5 people caught in it, 3 rescued, 1 in critical condition, 2 missing
2024-08-28 18:35:00
On the night of the 27th, a landslide in Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture, engulfed a family of five in their home, and three women have been rescued so far, but according to the city, one of them, a woman in her 70s, is unconscious and in critical condition. Police and fire departments are continuing to search for the two people who have not been contacted.
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Record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall reported near Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture, threatening disaster
2024-08-28 18:33:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, radar analysis indicates that approximately 110 mm of heavy rain fell in the area of Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture, in the hour leading up to 6 p.m. As the risk of a disaster is imminent, the agency has issued a "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall information" and called on people to ensure their safety.
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Typhoon No. 10: Be on alert for "remote heavy rain" in Kinki, Kanto, and other areas
2024-08-28 18:31:00
Experts familiar with the mechanisms of typhoons have described the extremely powerful Typhoon No. 10 as an "extremely dangerous typhoon" as it is likely to make landfall with the greatest force, and have pointed out that people in the typhoon's vicinity should be on high alert for heavy rain, strong winds, high waves, and high tides, and that there is a risk of "remote downpours" in the Kinki, Kanto, and other areas.
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Obesity among men aged 20 and over is 31.7%, a trend that has been increasing over the past 10 years, according to a Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare survey.
2024-08-28 18:28:00
A survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare found that the percentage of obese men aged 20 and over rose to 31.7% two years ago and has been on the rise for the past 10 years.
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[Typhoon No. 10 Traffic impacts] Shinkansen, air travel, and expressways [28th]
2024-08-28 18:16:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approaches, it is expected that operations such as Shinkansen and air travel will be affected even after the 28th.
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Miyazaki City: Damage from gusts of wind continues; 4 injured by broken glass
2024-08-28 18:12:00
On the afternoon of the 28th, Miyazaki City sustained damage from strong winds, with four people injured by broken glass. In the area, reports of damage including roof tiles being blown away in a straight line over a range of several kilometers have been received, and the Meteorological Agency has dispatched staff to the site to investigate the details.
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Osaka Kansai Expo "Cities of the Future" Pavilion Exhibit Contents Announced
2024-08-28 18:04:00
The exhibits for the pavilion themed "Cities of the Future," which will be created by 12 domestic companies and organizations at next year's Osaka-Kansai Expo, have been announced.
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[Weather forecaster commentary] What is the predicted path of Typhoon No. 10 and what is the outlook for the future?
2024-08-28 17:57:00
The extremely strong Typhoon No. 10 is moving northward, drawing the Tanegashima and Yakushima regions of Kagoshima Prefecture into its storm zone. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special warning of strong winds and high waves for Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region, on the afternoon of the 28th, and a special warning of high tides for the Satsuma region of Kagoshima Prefecture on the evening of the 28th. As the typhoon approaches, the rain is getting stronger, with Yakushima Town seeing heavy rainfall of 120 mm per hour, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for strict vigilance, as there is a possibility of a special heavy rain warning being issued in Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures in the future. Meteorologist Mitu Tanaka's explanation of the future outlook. *The video is 3 minutes and 2 seconds long. It was broadcast on "Afternoon LIVE Newsoon" at 5 pm on the 28th. *It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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Lower House member Manabu Horii resigns after being investigated for making illegal donations in his constituency
2024-08-28 17:28:00
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, resigned from his seat on the 28th.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Kagoshima Prefecture hits by strong winds and waves, special storm surge warning for Satsuma region
2024-08-28 17:25:00
The extremely strong Typhoon No. 10 is moving northward, drawing the Tanegashima and Yakushima regions of Kagoshima Prefecture into its storm zone. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special warning of strong winds and high waves for Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region, in the afternoon of the 28th, and a special warning of high tides for the Satsuma region of Kagoshima Prefecture in the evening. As the typhoon approaches, the rain is getting stronger, with Yakushima Town seeing an estimated 120 mm of rainfall per hour, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for strict vigilance, as there is a possibility of special heavy rain warnings being issued in Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures in the future.
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"Marijuana found in lost bag" Firefighter arrested on suspicion of marijuana possession
2024-08-28 17:24:00
In June of this year, dried marijuana was found in a bag that was turned in as lost property at a police box in Tokyo, and on the 28th, the Metropolitan Police Department arrested the bag's owner, a 27-year-old firefighter from the Tokyo Fire Department, on suspicion of marijuana possession.
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Vietnamese suspect arrested in Kasama, Ibaraki for allegedly stealing about 3,200 pears
2024-08-28 17:19:00
This month, a Vietnamese suspect was arrested for stealing approximately 3,200 unharvested pears from a field in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture. During questioning, he reportedly said, "I was soliciting people who wanted pears from the Vietnamese community on social media and reselling them."
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Hyogo Prefecture begins shipping its ultimate variety of rice. Officials say "sufficient harvest expected"
2024-08-28 17:19:00
Amid a nationwide rice shortage, shipments of the premium rice variety "Chihominori" have begun in Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, a major rice-producing area.
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[Damage from Typhoon No. 10] Gusts of wind in Miyazaki, injuries from falls in Amami
2024-08-28 17:14:00
We have compiled information on the damage caused in various areas by Typhoon No. 10 and the heavy rains that accompanied it.
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Number of students enrolled in correspondence high schools hits record high of over 290,000 this academic year, according to a Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology survey
2024-08-28 17:09:00
A survey by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology found that the number of students enrolled in correspondence high schools this academic year reached a record high of over 290,000.
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Nuclear Regulation Authority denies restart of Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2, first to fail certification
2024-08-28 17:07:00
On the 28th, the Nuclear Regulation Authority compiled a draft review report stating that the Unit 2 reactor at Japan Atomic Power Company's Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant in Fukui Prefecture had failed the review required for restarting the plant, stating that the possibility of a fault directly below the reactor building moving in the future cannot be denied. This is the first time since the Nuclear Regulation Authority was established in 2012 that it has decided not to allow a nuclear power plant to be restarted.
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First survey by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications: 70% of residents of "garbage houses" have issues and need support
2024-08-28 17:07:00
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications conducted its first survey of so-called "garbage houses," or "houses where large amounts of garbage have piled up," and found that about 70% of the residents have health and economic problems and need support. The ministry has notified four government ministries and agencies to provide necessary information to local governments struggling to respond.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Kagoshima Prefecture hits by strong winds and waves, special storm surge warning for Satsuma region
2024-08-28 17:06:00
The extremely strong Typhoon No. 10 is moving northward, drawing the Tanegashima and Yakushima regions of Kagoshima Prefecture into its storm zone. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special warning of strong winds and high waves for Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region, in the afternoon of the 28th, and a special warning of high tides for the Satsuma region of Kagoshima Prefecture in the evening. As the typhoon approaches, the rain is getting stronger, with Yakushima Town seeing an estimated 120 mm of rainfall per hour, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for strict vigilance, as there is a possibility of special heavy rain warnings being issued in Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures in the future.
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Reports of gusts of wind damage continue in Sadowara Town, Miyazaki City, 4 people injured
2024-08-28 17:06:00
On the afternoon of the 28th, reports of damage from strong winds were received in Miyazaki City, and according to the fire department, four people have been injured by broken glass and other injuries.
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Five people caught in Gamagori landslide, one woman rescued unconscious
2024-08-28 17:05:00
On the night of the 27th, a landslide in Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture, engulfing a family of five in their home led to the rescue of one woman in her 70s, but according to the city, she is unconscious. Two sisters in their 40s have been rescued from the home so far, and police and firefighters are rushing to rescue the remaining two who have not been contacted.
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Ehime Prefecture Saijo: 7,432 households and 15,036 people in mountainous areas, including the elderly, are advised to evacuate
2024-08-28 17:01:00
Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture, issued evacuation information for the elderly and others to a total of 7,432 households and 15,036 people in 16 mountainous districts at 4:00 pm on the 28th, citing the increasing risk of landslides due to heavy rains caused by the approach of Typhoon No. 10. The information corresponds to Level 3 on a five-level alert scale, and calls on the elderly and people with disabilities to begin evacuating.
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Tokushima Kaiyo Town: 4,431 households and 8,243 people in the entire area, including the elderly, are advised to evacuate
2024-08-28 16:59:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approached, Kaiyo Town in Tokushima Prefecture issued a notice of "evacuation for the elderly, etc." to 8,243 people in 4,431 households throughout the town at 4 p.m. The town is at alert level 3 out of five levels, and is calling on the elderly and people with disabilities to begin evacuating.
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[Typhoon No. 10 Traffic Impact] Shinkansen and air travel are scheduled to be suspended on the 28th
2024-08-28 16:58:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approaches, it is expected that operations such as Shinkansen and air travel will be affected even after the 28th.
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Typhoon No. 10: "Maximum vigilance, ensure your safety" - Japan Meteorological Agency holds press conference
2024-08-28 16:43:00
At 1pm, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special storm and wave warning for Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region. The extremely powerful Typhoon No. 10 is expected to approach Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region, and it is expected that large-scale disasters such as violent winds that can collapse houses and widespread flooding due to high waves will occur, which is a once-in-a-decade disaster, so maximum vigilance is required. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling on people to ensure their safety early before the typhoon approaches, such as by following information such as evacuation orders issued by local governments and evacuating to safe places. This is the fourth time that a "special typhoon warning" like this has been issued since it was issued in September of last year as Typhoon No. 14 approached.
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Evacuation information for elderly people and others for 15,579 households and 32,665 people in the entire Konan area of Kochi Prefecture
2024-08-28 16:40:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approached, Konan City in Kochi Prefecture issued evacuation information for the elderly and others to a total of 15,579 households and 32,665 people throughout the city at 3:30 p.m. This is Level 3 information out of a five-level heavy rain alert, and calls on the elderly and people with disabilities to begin evacuating.
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Evacuation information for elderly people and others for 3,731 households and 9,594 people in the entire town of Kohoku, Saga Prefecture
2024-08-28 16:36:00
The town of Kohoku in Saga Prefecture issued an evacuation notice to 3,731 households and 9,594 people throughout the town at 3:00 p.m., citing the risk of landslides due to the heavy rains caused by Typhoon Faxai. This is Level 3 information out of a five-level heavy rain alert, and calls on the elderly and people with disabilities to begin evacuating.
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House of Representatives member Manabu Horii submits resignation from his position under investigation for alleged violation of the Public Offices Election Act
2024-08-28 16:26:00
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, submitted his resignation to the House of Representatives on the afternoon of the 28th.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Kagoshima Prefecture receives special warning of strong winds and high waves; ensure safety
2024-08-28 16:10:00
The extremely strong Typhoon No. 10 is moving northward, bringing the Tanegashima and Yakushima regions of Kagoshima Prefecture into its storm zone. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special warning of strong winds and high waves for Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region, in the afternoon, and said that special heavy rain warnings may be issued in Kagoshima and Miyazaki Prefectures in the future. It is estimated that 120 mm of torrential rain fell in one hour in Yakushima Town, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a notice of record short-term heavy rain and urged people to ensure their safety.
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Nuclear Regulation Authority denies restart of Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2, first to fail certification
2024-08-28 16:07:00
On the 28th, the Nuclear Regulation Authority compiled a draft review report stating that the Unit 2 reactor at Japan Atomic Power Company's Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant in Fukui Prefecture had failed the review required for restarting the plant, stating that the possibility of a fault directly below the reactor building moving in the future cannot be denied. This is the first time since the Nuclear Regulation Authority was established in 2012 that it has decided not to allow a nuclear power plant to be restarted.
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Evacuation orders issued to 72,128 households and 157,942 people in Miyakonojo, Miyazaki
2024-08-28 16:03:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approached, Miyakonojo City in Miyazaki Prefecture issued an evacuation order to 72,128 households and 157,942 people throughout the city at 2:39 p.m. The information corresponds to Level 4 out of a five-level alert level, and calls for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Tokyo High Court rejects lawsuit filed by residents over Yamanashi Prefecture attorney's retainer fee after first trial
2024-08-28 15:57:00
In a lawsuit filed by residents alleging that it was illegal for Yamanashi Prefecture to pay an initial fee of over 140 million yen to a lawyer handling their civil case, the Tokyo High Court has dismissed the lawsuit, following the first instance ruling.
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Oita Prefecture, Tsukumi: 7,592 households and 15,131 people are being advised to evacuate, including the elderly
2024-08-28 15:49:00
Tsukumi City, Oita Prefecture, issued an evacuation notice to 7,592 households and 15,131 people throughout the city at 3:00 p.m., citing the risk of landslides due to the heavy rains caused by Typhoon Faxai. This is Level 3 of the five-level heavy rain alert level, and the city is calling on the elderly and people with disabilities to begin evacuating.
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[Video] Rain and wind intensify on Yakushima Island in Kagoshima, causing high waves
2024-08-28 15:48:00
The footage was taken at around 1pm on the 28th from the deck of a lodging facility along the coast of Yakushima Town, Kagoshima Prefecture. The footage shows heavy rain and strong winds, causing trees to sway violently. The waves are also getting higher, and white spray is blowing up. The manager of the lodging facility who filmed the footage said, "We have removed all equipment outside the facility in preparation for the typhoon. We plan to stay indoors and ensure our safety."
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Record-breaking heavy rains hit northern Yakushima town in Kagoshima, threatening disaster
2024-08-28 15:44:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, radar analysis indicates that about 120 mm of heavy rain fell in the northern part of Yakushima Town, Kagoshima Prefecture, in the hour leading up to 3 p.m. As the risk of a disaster is imminent, the agency has issued a "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall information" and called on people to ensure their safety.
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[Video] Gust of wind in Sadowara Town, Miyazaki City
2024-08-28 15:43:00
The video was taken from a national highway in Sadowara-cho, Miyazaki City, just before 2 p.m. on the 28th. According to the poster, while he was waiting for the traffic light at an intersection, he saw pieces of wood and other objects being swirled up into the air about 100 meters away from the highway, so he took the video.
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Typhoon No. 10: What should families with babies and small children do?
2024-08-28 15:39:00
Typhoon No. 10 is approaching with great strength. How can families with small children prepare for this storm? We asked Professor Honami Yoshida of the Kanagawa Prefectural University of Health and Welfare Graduate School.
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Evacuation orders issued to 201,438 households and 400,039 people across Miyazaki City
2024-08-28 15:35:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approached, Miyazaki City issued an evacuation order to 201,438 households and 400,039 people throughout the city at 3 p.m. The information corresponds to Level 4 on a five-level alert scale, and calls for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Kagoshima City: 122,945 households and 230,737 people ordered to evacuate
2024-08-28 15:31:00
At 3 p.m., Kagoshima City issued evacuation orders to 122,945 households and 230,737 people in areas at high risk of landslides and flooding due to river overflows, as strong winds and heavy rains are expected as the typhoon approaches. The information 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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[Weather forecaster commentary] What is the predicted path of Typhoon No. 10 and what is the outlook for the future?
2024-08-28 15:28:00
The extremely strong Typhoon No. 10 is moving northward, bringing parts of the Tanegashima and Yakushima regions of Kagoshima Prefecture into its storm zone. On the afternoon of the 28th, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special warning of strong winds and high waves for Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region, and said that special heavy rain warnings may be issued in the future for Kagoshima and Miyazaki Prefectures. In addition, heavy rain is falling in western and eastern Japan, far from the typhoon itself, so please ensure your safety before the rain and wind get stronger. Meteorologist Masato Funaki explains the outlook for the future. *The video is 2 minutes and 1 second long and was broadcast on "NHK News" at 3:00 p.m. on the 28th. *It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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Typhoon No. 10: "Maximum vigilance, ensure your safety" - Japan Meteorological Agency holds press conference
2024-08-28 15:19:00
At 1pm, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special storm and wave warning for Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region. The extremely powerful Typhoon No. 10 is expected to approach Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region, and it is expected that large-scale disasters such as violent winds that can collapse houses and widespread flooding due to high waves will occur, which is a once-in-a-decade disaster, so maximum vigilance is required. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling on people to ensure their safety early before the typhoon approaches, such as by following information such as evacuation orders issued by local governments and evacuating to safe places. This is the fourth time that a "special typhoon warning" like this has been issued since it was issued in September of last year as Typhoon No. 14 approached.
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Accident involving three cars in Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line tunnel, one death, fire
2024-08-28 15:14:00
At around noon on the 28th, an accident involving three vehicles, including a trailer and a passenger car, occurred in the tunnel of the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line, which connects Kawasaki City and Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture, and one person in the passenger car died. A fire broke out in one of the vehicles, temporarily filling the tunnel with smoke, but no one was injured or made ill as a result.
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Reports of gusts of wind damage continue in Sadowara Town, Miyazaki City, 4 people injured
2024-08-28 15:10:00
According to the Miyazaki City Fire Department, just before 2:00 p.m. on the 28th, residents in Ishizaki, Sadowara-cho, Miyazaki City, reported damage from a gust of wind. Four people were injured, and ambulances were on their way to the scene.
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Five people caught in Gamagori landslide, one woman rescued unconscious
2024-08-28 15:09:00
According to Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture, a landslide occurred in the city on the night of the 27th, trapping a family of five in their home, and one more woman was rescued at the scene just after 2:00 p.m. on the 28th. According to Gamagori City, the woman is believed to be in her 70s and lives in the home, and was taken to the hospital but is still unconscious.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Kagoshima Prefecture receives special warning of strong winds and high waves; ensure safety
2024-08-28 15:09:00
The extremely strong Typhoon No. 10 is moving northward, bringing parts of the Tanegashima and Yakushima regions of Kagoshima Prefecture into its storm zone. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special warning of strong winds and high waves for Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region, in the afternoon, and said that special heavy rain warnings may be issued in Kagoshima and Miyazaki Prefectures in the future. Heavy rain is also falling in western and eastern Japan, far from the typhoon itself, so please ensure your safety before the rain and wind get stronger.
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[Impact of Typhoon No. 10] Delivery services halted, post office counters also closed
2024-08-28 14:51:00
The extremely strong Typhoon No. 10 is affecting logistics and other areas.
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Nuclear Regulation Authority denies restart of Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2, first to fail certification
2024-08-28 14:49:00
On the 28th, the Nuclear Regulation Authority compiled a draft review report stating that the Unit 2 reactor at Japan Atomic Power Company's Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant in Fukui Prefecture had failed the review required for restarting the plant, stating that the possibility of a fault directly below the reactor building moving in the future cannot be denied. This is the first time since the Nuclear Regulation Authority was established in 2012 that it has decided not to allow a nuclear power plant to be restarted.
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Ishikawa Prefecture Noto Peninsula earthquake primary evacuation centers to close by end of September
2024-08-28 14:39:00
Regarding the "primary evacuation shelters" and "wide-area evacuation shelters" that have been set up in Ishikawa Prefecture following the damage caused by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, Governor Hase Hiroshi has made it clear that, as progress has been made in preparing emergency temporary housing, these will, in principle, be closed by the end of September.
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Toyota decides to suspend operations at all 14 domestic factories due to approaching typhoon
2024-08-28 14:33:00
With Typhoon Faxai approaching, Toyota Motor Corporation has decided to temporarily suspend operations at all 14 of its domestic factories, taking into consideration the need to ensure the safety of its employees and the impact on logistics.
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Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 fails certification, Nuclear Regulation Authority Chairman Yamanaka holds press conference
2024-08-28 14:19:00
On the 28th, the Nuclear Regulation Authority compiled a draft inspection report stating that the Unit 2 reactor at Japan Atomic Power Company's Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant in Fukui Prefecture had failed the inspection, which is a prerequisite for restarting the plant, stating that the possibility of a fault directly below the reactor building moving in the future cannot be denied. This is the first time since the Nuclear Regulation Authority was established in 2012 that it has decided not to allow a nuclear power plant to be restarted. Chairman Yamanaka of the Nuclear Regulation Authority is scheduled to hold a press conference later to explain the situation. The press conference will be streamed live.
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Japan Fair Trade Commission to set up new department next year to monitor and investigate large IT companies
2024-08-28 14:15:00
In preparation for the full implementation of new regulations on major IT companies in the smartphone sector, the Fair Trade Commission has decided to set up a new department of around 50 people next fiscal year to monitor and investigate major IT companies.
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[Typhoon No. 10 Traffic Impact] Shinkansen and air travel are scheduled to be suspended on the 28th
2024-08-28 14:04:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approaches, it is expected that operations such as Shinkansen and air travel will be affected even after the 28th.
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[Live press conference] Typhoon No. 10: Kagoshima Prefecture receives special warning of strong winds and high waves
2024-08-28 14:01:00
At 1pm, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special storm and wave warning for Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region. The extremely powerful Typhoon No. 10 is expected to approach Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region, and it is expected that large-scale disasters such as those seen only once in several decades, such as violent winds that can collapse houses and widespread flooding due to high waves, will occur, so maximum vigilance is required. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling on people to ensure their safety early before the typhoon approaches, such as by following information such as evacuation orders issued by local governments and evacuating to safe places. This is the fourth time that a "special typhoon warning" like this has been issued, since it was issued in September of last year as Typhoon No. 14 approached.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Kagoshima Prefecture receives special warning for strong winds and high waves, maximum vigilance required
2024-08-28 14:00:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special warning of strong winds and high waves for Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region, at 1:00 p.m. earlier today. The extremely powerful Typhoon No. 10 is expected to approach Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region, and it is expected that large-scale disasters such as those that occur only once in several decades, such as violent winds that can collapse houses and widespread flooding due to high waves, will occur, so maximum vigilance is required.
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[Weather forecaster commentary] Typhoon No. 10 predicted path and future outlook
2024-08-28 13:52:00
At 1:00 pm, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special warning of strong winds and high waves for Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region. The extremely strong Typhoon No. 10 is expected to approach Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region, and it is expected that large-scale disasters such as violent winds that can collapse houses and widespread flooding due to high waves will occur, which are expected to occur once every few decades, and maximum vigilance is required. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling on people to ensure their safety early before the typhoon approaches, such as by evacuating to a safe place in accordance with information such as evacuation orders issued by local governments. This is the fourth time that a "special typhoon warning" like this has been issued since it was issued in September 2022 with the approach of Typhoon No. 14. Future outlook: Meteorologist Masato Funaki explains. *The video is 2 minutes and 8 seconds long. It was broadcast on "NHK News" at 1:00 pm on the 28th. *It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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Emergency safety measures to protect lives throughout Mishima Village, Kagoshima
2024-08-28 13:44:00
At 1:15 pm, Mishima Village in Kagoshima Prefecture issued an "urgent safety check" to 369 people in 202 households throughout the village. This is the highest level 5 alert, and calls on people to check their surroundings, such as staying on the second floor or higher of nearby buildings or their homes, or away from slopes, and to take action to find the safest possible place to save their lives.
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[Live footage] Typhoon No. 10: Wind, rain and wave conditions in various areas
2024-08-28 13:33:00
Typhoon No. 10 is expected to bring unprecedented winds, high waves, and high tides, so maximum vigilance is required. Rain and wind will rapidly intensify, increasing the risk of disasters, and even in areas far from the typhoon, there is a risk of heavy rain due to the influence of warm, humid air. Here is the current situation in various areas.
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[Reporter Commentary] Typhoon No. 10 issues special warning of strong winds and high waves in Kagoshima Prefecture
2024-08-28 13:29:00
At 1pm, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special warning of strong winds and high waves for Kagoshima prefecture, excluding the Amami region. The extremely powerful Typhoon No. 10 is expected to approach Kagoshima prefecture, excluding the Amami region, and it is predicted that there will be large-scale disasters such as those seen only once in several decades, such as violent winds that can collapse houses and widespread flooding due to high waves, so the utmost vigilance is required. Commentary by Oikubo Yuta, reporter in the Social Affairs Department. *Broadcast on NHK News at 1pm on the 28th *The video is 5 minutes 23 seconds long and cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Kagoshima Prefecture receives special warning for strong winds and high waves, maximum vigilance required
2024-08-28 13:16:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special warning of strong winds and high waves for Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region, at 1:00 p.m. earlier today. The extremely powerful Typhoon No. 10 is expected to approach Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region, and it is expected that large-scale disasters such as those that occur only once in several decades, such as violent winds that can collapse houses and widespread flooding due to high waves, will occur, so maximum vigilance is required.
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[Press conference scheduled at 2 p.m.] Typhoon No. 10: Special warning of strong winds and high waves in Kagoshima Prefecture
2024-08-28 13:02:00
At 1pm, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special storm and wave warning for Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region. The extremely powerful Typhoon No. 10 is expected to approach Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region, and it is expected that large-scale disasters such as those seen only once in several decades, such as violent winds that can collapse houses and widespread flooding due to high waves, will occur, so maximum vigilance is required. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling on people to ensure their safety early before the typhoon approaches, such as by following information such as evacuation orders issued by local governments and evacuating to safe places. This is the fourth time that a "special typhoon warning" like this has been issued, since it was issued in September of last year as Typhoon No. 14 approached.
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Heavy rains expected in Hokuriku and Tohoku through the 29th; be on alert for landslides
2024-08-28 12:59:00
In Hokuriku and Tohoku, heavy rains are likely to occur through the 29th as moist air flows toward the stagnant autumn rain front from around Typhoon No. 10 and the edge of the Pacific high pressure system. Please be on guard against landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and rising and overflowing rivers.
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[Weather forecaster commentary] Typhoon No. 10 predicted path and future outlook
2024-08-28 12:47:00
The extremely strong Typhoon No. 10 is moving northward, bringing parts of the Tanegashima and Yakushima regions of Kagoshima Prefecture into its storm zone. The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned that a special typhoon warning may be issued in Kagoshima Prefecture, due to the risk of record-breaking winds, high waves, and storm surges, and that special heavy rain warnings may be issued in Kagoshima and Miyazaki Prefectures in the future. Heavy rain is also falling in western and eastern Japan, far from the typhoon itself, so please ensure your safety before the rain and wind get stronger. Meteorologist Masato Funaki explains the outlook for the future. *The video is 2 minutes and 5 seconds long and was broadcast on NHK News at noon on the 28th. *Not available on data broadcasting.
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Aichi Gamagori landslide: Five family members caught in it, one more rescued but seriously injured
2024-08-28 12:42:00
On the night of the 27th, a landslide in Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture, engulfed a family of five in their home, and on the morning of the 28th, a woman in her 40s was rescued, but she was seriously injured. The total number of people rescued is now two, and police and fire departments are rushing to rescue the three who have not been contacted.
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About 450 bunches of Shine Muscat grapes taken away before harvest in Kofu, Yamanashi
2024-08-28 12:40:00
It has been discovered that approximately 450 bunches of Shine Muscat grapes, a luxury variety of grape, have been stolen from Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, and police are investigating the case as a theft.
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Two Chinese arrested for theft at precious metals exhibition and sales event; international theft ring suspected
2024-08-28 12:36:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department arrested two Chinese nationals, believed to be members of the international theft group "Pink Panda," for stealing a pearl pendant worth about 1.9 million yen at a precious metals exhibition and sales event held in Tokyo in January this year. Both men have reportedly denied the charges.
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[Typhoon No. 10 Traffic Impact] Shinkansen and air travel are scheduled to be suspended on the 28th
2024-08-28 12:21:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approaches, it is expected that operations such as Shinkansen and air travel will be affected even after the 28th.
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Aichi Gamagori landslide: Five family members caught in it, one more rescued but seriously injured
2024-08-28 12:16:00
On the night of the 27th, a landslide in Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture, engulfed a family of five in their home, and on the morning of the 28th, a woman in her 40s was rescued, but she was seriously injured. The total number of people rescued is now two, and police and fire departments are rushing to rescue the three who have not been contacted.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Special typhoon warning possible for Kagoshima Prefecture; maximum vigilance required
2024-08-28 12:14:00
The extremely strong Typhoon No. 10 is moving northward, bringing parts of the Tanegashima and Yakushima regions of Kagoshima Prefecture into its storm zone. The Japan Meteorological Agency has stated that there is a possibility of issuing a special typhoon warning in Kagoshima Prefecture, as there is a risk of record-breaking strong winds, high waves, and high tides, and that there is a possibility of issuing a special heavy rain warning in Kagoshima and Miyazaki Prefectures in the future. Heavy rain is also falling in western and eastern Japan, which are far from the typhoon itself, so please ensure your safety before the rain and wind get stronger.
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[Impact of Typhoon No. 10] Delivery services halted, post office counters also closed
2024-08-28 12:04:00
The extremely strong Typhoon No. 10 is affecting logistics and other areas.
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Nuclear Regulation Authority denies restart of Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2, first to fail certification
2024-08-28 11:55:00
On the 28th, the Nuclear Regulation Authority compiled a draft review report stating that the Unit 2 reactor at Japan Atomic Power Company's Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant in Fukui Prefecture had failed the review required for restarting the plant, stating that the possibility of a fault directly below the reactor building moving in the future cannot be denied. This is the first time since the Nuclear Regulation Authority was established in 2012 that it has decided not to allow a nuclear power plant to be restarted.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Tide level changes and high tide times in various areas
2024-08-28 11:49:00
Typhoon No. 10 is expected to bring unprecedented storms, high waves, and high tides, so maximum vigilance is required. High tide times and tide level changes in Kyushu. Tide level data is updated every 10 minutes.
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[Typhoon No. 10] NHK News and Disaster Prevention App Typhoon location, rain clouds, and rivers
2024-08-28 11:48:00
Information on typhoons and heavy rain is also available on the NHK News and Disaster Prevention App.
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[Typhoon No. 10 Traffic Impact] Shinkansen and air travel scheduled to be suspended on the 28th
2024-08-28 11:47:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approaches, it is expected that operations such as Shinkansen and air travel will be affected even after the 28th.
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Two China Coast Guard vessels intrude into Japanese territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa, Japan Coast Guard issues warning and monitors
2024-08-28 11:23:00
Shortly after 3:30 a.m. on the 28th, two China Coast Guard vessels entered Japanese territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, one after the other, following the movements of a Japanese fishing boat. The Japan Coast Guard is continuing to warn and monitor the vessels to immediately leave the territorial waters.
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Aichi Gamagori landslide: 5 people reported to be caught in it, 1 more rescued
2024-08-28 11:07:00
According to Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture, a landslide occurred in the city on the night of the 27th, trapping a family of five in their home, and another woman was rescued at around 10 a.m. on the 28th. According to the city, the woman is in her 40s and is conscious.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Special typhoon warning possible for Kagoshima Prefecture; maximum vigilance required
2024-08-28 11:06:00
The extremely powerful Typhoon No. 10 is located in the sea north of Amami City, Kagoshima Prefecture, and in Kagoshima Prefecture, including the Amami region, maximum instantaneous wind speeds are expected to reach 70 meters per second, bringing with them strong winds that could cause some houses to collapse. Depending on the typhoon's course, the Japan Meteorological Agency may issue a special warning for strong winds, high waves, and high tides for Kagoshima Prefecture around noon on the 28th, and has called for maximum vigilance, as there is a possibility of a special heavy rain warning being issued in Kagoshima and Miyazaki Prefectures in the future. Heavy rain is also falling in western and eastern Japan, far from the typhoon itself, so please ensure your safety before the rain and wind intensify.
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Miyazaki Takanabe town issues evacuation notice for elderly people and others throughout the area due to approaching typhoon
2024-08-28 10:47:00
As the typhoon approached, the town of Takanabe in Miyazaki Prefecture issued a notice to evacuate the elderly and others to 9,537 households and 19,731 people throughout the town at 10 a.m. on the 28th. 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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Evacuation order lifted in Morioka City, Iwate
2024-08-28 10:34:00
Morioka City lifted the evacuation orders issued to 14,125 households and 25,809 people in the Yamagishi, Nio, Sakurajo, Kagano, Jonan, and Toriyoshi districts at 9:30 a.m., as the water level of the Nakatsugawa River, which had risen due to the heavy rains, had receded and the risk of flooding had decreased. With this, all evacuation orders issued within Iwate Prefecture have now been lifted.
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Aichi Prefecture, Gamagori: 5 people reported to have been caught in landslide; 1 woman in her 40s rescued
2024-08-28 10:14:00
On the night of the 27th, a landslide occurred in Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture, and five family members were caught in the house, four of whom are unable to be contacted. According to the fire department, a woman's voice can be heard from near the scene, and the police and fire department are proceeding with the rescue.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Special typhoon warning possible for Kagoshima Prefecture; maximum vigilance required
2024-08-28 09:16:00
The extremely powerful Typhoon No. 10 is located in the sea north of Amami City, Kagoshima Prefecture, and in Kagoshima Prefecture, including the Amami region, maximum instantaneous wind speeds are expected to reach 70 meters per second, bringing with them strong winds that could cause some houses to collapse. Depending on the typhoon's course, the Japan Meteorological Agency may issue a special warning for strong winds, high waves, and high tides for Kagoshima Prefecture around noon on the 28th, and has called for maximum vigilance, as there is a possibility of a special heavy rain warning being issued in Kagoshima and Miyazaki Prefectures in the future. Heavy rain is also falling in western and eastern Japan, far from the typhoon itself, so please ensure your safety before the rain and wind intensify.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Japan Meteorological Agency may issue special typhoon warning for Kagoshima
2024-08-28 09:01:00
The extremely strong typhoon No. 10 is located in the sea north of Amami City, Kagoshima Prefecture, and is expected to bring strong winds of up to 70 meters per second in Kagoshima Prefecture, including the Amami region, causing some houses to collapse. The Japan Meteorological Agency has called for maximum vigilance, saying that depending on the typhoon's course, it may issue a special warning for strong winds, high waves, and high tides in Kagoshima Prefecture around noon on the 28th, and that a special warning for heavy rain may be issued in Kagoshima and Miyazaki Prefectures in the future.
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Evacuation orders lifted for landslide-prone areas in southern Shizuoka
2024-08-28 09:00:00
Shizuoka City has lifted the evacuation orders that had been issued to 29,841 households and 72,447 people in landslide-prone areas in the south of the city.
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[Typhoon No. 10 Traffic Impact] Shinkansen and air travel are scheduled to be suspended on the 28th
2024-08-28 08:26:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approaches, it is expected that operations such as Shinkansen and air travel will be affected even after the 28th.
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Aichi Prefecture, Gamagori: 5 people reported to have been caught in landslide; 1 woman in her 40s rescued
2024-08-28 08:09:00
On the night of the 27th, a landslide occurred at a house in Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture, and five family members were caught up in it. According to the city, one woman in her 40s was rescued and is conscious. According to the fire department, the voice of another woman can be heard from near the scene, and the police and fire department are proceeding with the rescue.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Special typhoon warning possible for Kagoshima Prefecture; maximum vigilance required
2024-08-28 08:01:00
The extremely powerful Typhoon No. 10 is located in the sea north of Amami City, Kagoshima Prefecture, and in Kagoshima Prefecture, including the Amami region, maximum instantaneous wind speeds are expected to reach 70 meters per second, bringing with them strong winds that could cause some houses to collapse. Depending on the typhoon's course, the Japan Meteorological Agency may issue a special warning for strong winds, high waves, and high tides for Kagoshima Prefecture around noon on the 28th, and has called for maximum vigilance, as there is a possibility of a special heavy rain warning being issued in Kagoshima and Miyazaki Prefectures in the future. Heavy rain is also falling in western and eastern Japan, far from the typhoon itself, so please ensure your safety before the rain and wind intensify.
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Akita Daisen: Fire burns down three houses; two bodies found in ruins
2024-08-28 07:46:00
On the early morning of the 28th, a fire broke out in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture, completely burning down three houses, and two bodies were found in the ruins. After the fire, the couple in their 90s could not be contacted, and the police are working to confirm their identities and to investigate the exact cause of the fire.
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New rice "Hanaechizen" retail prices in Fukui are more than 30% higher than usual
2024-08-28 07:32:00
As rice shortages continue nationwide, the price of new rice, which went on sale in Fukui Prefecture last week, is more than 30% higher than usual.
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Evacuation order issued to 14 households in Okuko, Takeya Town, Aichi Prefecture, where a landslide occurred
2024-08-28 07:25:00
Gamagori city, Aichi prefecture, issued an evacuation order at 7 am to 37 people in 14 households in Okuko, Takeya town, which was hit by a landslide, as more rain is expected to continue. The city will visit the affected households directly to urge them to evacuate.
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Katsushika Ward to reduce bus services due to driver shortage, provide financial assistance to businesses
2024-08-28 07:23:00
Katsushika Ward in Tokyo, where bus routes have been cut back due to a shortage of drivers, has begun supporting bus operators by subsidizing the costs of improving driver conditions.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Japan Meteorological Agency press conference: Special typhoon warning possible for Kagoshima Prefecture
2024-08-28 07:12:00
The extremely strong typhoon No. 10 is located in the sea north of Amami City, Kagoshima Prefecture, and is expected to bring strong winds of up to 70 meters per second in Kagoshima Prefecture, including the Amami region, causing some houses to collapse. Linear rain bands are expected to occur in Kagoshima and Miyazaki Prefectures through the 29th, which could rapidly increase the risk of disasters, and localized heavy rains are occurring in western and eastern Japan, far from the typhoon's main body. The Japan Meteorological Agency has called for "special warnings of strong winds, high waves, storm surges, and heavy rain to be issued in southern Kyushu. Please complete evacuation before the strong winds blow. Special warnings of strong winds, high waves, and storm surges may be issued in Kagoshima Prefecture. Strong winds, high waves, and storm surges like never before are expected, so maximum vigilance is required. In addition, record-breaking heavy rains are expected in southern Kyushu, and a special heavy rain warning may be issued. Maximum vigilance is also required for rising and overflowing rivers, landslides, and flooding of low-lying land."
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Teikoku Databank survey: Female managers in companies exceed 10% for the first time
2024-08-28 06:38:00
A private survey has found that the average proportion of female managers in companies is 10.9%, exceeding 10% for the first time.
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Five companies, including beverage manufacturers and online shopping sites, aim for joint transport
2024-08-28 06:36:00
In response to the "2024 problem," which raises concerns about a worsening labor shortage in the logistics industry, five companies - including a beverage manufacturer, a paper company, and an online shopping site - have decided to utilize a common logistics system and aim to achieve joint transportation across industry boundaries by next spring.
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[Typhoon No. 10 Traffic Impact] Shinkansen and air travel are scheduled to be suspended on the 28th
2024-08-28 06:14:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approaches, it is expected that operations such as Shinkansen and air travel will be affected even after the 28th.
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Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications plans to include small fire engine deployment costs in next fiscal year's budget request
2024-08-28 06:01:00
When the Noto Peninsula earthquake occurred, there were cases where large fire department vehicles were unable to pass due to road closures. In response, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications plans to include funds for deploying small, highly mobile vehicles to fire departments in its budget request for next fiscal year.
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"Current state of reconstruction for university students in western Japan" tour of Fukushima's Okuma and Futaba towns
2024-08-28 05:52:00
Tours were held in the towns of Okuma and Futaba to allow university students in western Japan, far from Fukushima Prefecture, to learn about the current state of reconstruction.
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13 years since the Kii Peninsula heavy rains, elementary and junior high school students learn about disaster prevention in Gojo, Nara
2024-08-28 05:51:00
Thirteen years ago, in 2011, the Kii Peninsula suffered severe damage from the heavy rains in Gojo City, Nara Prefecture, where disaster prevention education was held for local children.
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A fire in Daisen, Akita burns down three houses, one body found in house where fire started
2024-08-28 05:49:00
On the 28th, a fire broke out in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture, completely burning down three houses, and one person was found dead in the house where the fire started. After the fire, the police are investigating the situation as they have been unable to contact the couple in their 90s who live in the house.
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Aichi Prefecture, Gamagori: 5 people reported to have been caught in landslide; 1 woman in her 40s rescued
2024-08-28 05:38:00
On the night of the 27th, a landslide occurred at a house in Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture, and five family members were caught up in it. According to the city, one woman in her 40s was rescued and is conscious. According to the fire department, the voice of another woman can be heard from near the scene, and the police and fire department are proceeding with the rescue.
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First research budget request to formulate final disposal regulation standards for "nuclear waste"
2024-08-28 05:17:00
As the selection of a final disposal site for the so-called "nuclear waste" produced by nuclear power generation is underway, the Nuclear Regulation Authority has decided to include, for the first time, more than 300 million yen in research funds in its budget request for next fiscal year, in order to formulate regulatory standards necessary to ensure the safety of final disposal.
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[Typhoon No. 10, 27th] Fierce winds that could cause houses to collapse, risk of linear rain band
2024-08-28 05:01:00
At this time, the extremely powerful Typhoon No. 10 is closest to the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture, and it is expected that the maximum instantaneous wind speed in the Amami region, Tanegashima, and Yakushima regions will reach 65 to 70 meters by the 28th, bringing with it strong winds that may cause some houses to collapse. A linear rain band will 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 will also be falling 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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Magome River in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka falls below "flood danger level"
2024-08-28 04:45:00
According to the Hamamatsu Civil Engineering Office of Shizuoka Prefecture, the Magome River, which flows through Hamamatsu City, fell below the "flood danger level" at around 4:05 a.m. at an observation station in Hamamatsu City's Chuo Ward.
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Linear rain band occurs in inland Iwate Prefecture, record heavy rains cause disaster risk
2024-08-28 02:38:00
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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Earthquake of magnitude 3 hits Tokyo and Kanagawa prefectures
2024-08-28 02:29:00
At around 2:05 a.m. on the 28th, an earthquake measuring 3 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale was observed in Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefecture. There is no need to worry about a tsunami caused by this earthquake.
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Tokaido Shinkansen resumes operation between Shizuoka Station and Toyohashi Station
2024-08-28 01:52:00
Due to heavy rain, the Tokaido Shinkansen was suspended between Shizuoka Station and Toyohashi Station, but resumed service at around 1:20 a.m.
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Magome River in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka reaches "dangerous flood level"
2024-08-28 01:35:00
According to the Shizuoka Prefectural Hamamatsu Civil Engineering Office, the Magome River, which runs through Hamamatsu City, reached a "flood danger level" at 12:40 a.m. at an observation station in Chuo Ward, indicating a high risk of flooding. The prefecture is calling on people to check evacuation information and take steps to ensure their safety.
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Nakatsugawa River in Morioka, Iwate falls below flood danger level
2024-08-28 01:13:00
According to Iwate Prefecture, the water level at the Yamagishi observation station of the Nakatsugawa River, which is part of the Kitakami River system that flows through Morioka City, has fallen below the flood danger level.
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Tokaido Shinkansen service suspended between Shizuoka and Hamamatsu
2024-08-28 00:02:00
Due to heavy rain, Tokaido Shinkansen services were suspended between Shizuoka Station and Kakegawa Station, but the section has been expanded and services are now suspended between Shizuoka Station and Hamamatsu Station.
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