Social News(2024/08/30)
White lines on pedestrian crossings are now "hard to see" even at 90cm intervals due to cost-cutting measures
2024-08-30 23:28:00
Previously, the spacing between white lines on pedestrian crossings was set at 45 to 50 centimeters, but a revision to the system was implemented in July this year that allows the spacing to be increased to 90 centimeters in order to reduce the costs of repainting the lines. However, in response to prior feedback that this would make it harder for visually impaired people to see pedestrian crossings, the National Police Agency plans to limit the change to certain pedestrian crossings.
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[Damage from Typhoon No. 10] 6 dead, 123 injured, 1 missing. Damage also extends to the Kanto region.
2024-08-30 22:22:00
Typhoon No. 10 has brought intensifying rain and winds across the country, leaving six people dead, 123 injured, and one person still missing.
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[Typhoon No. 10 Traffic impacts] Shinkansen, air travel, and expressways [30th]
2024-08-30 22:09:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approaches, Shinkansen service is being affected, and some sections of expressways in various regions have been closed. Air travel is also being affected.
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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to interview medical institutions and pharmacies with low utilization rate of My Number health insurance cards
2024-08-30 22:02:00
With the current health insurance cards set to be abolished in December of this year, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to promote the use of the new "My Number Health Insurance Card," an insurance card combined with a My Number card, by directly interviewing medical institutions and pharmacies with particularly low utilization rates, as utilization rates have been low.
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Typhoon No. 10 approaches, causing a series of cancellations of official professional baseball and J-League soccer games
2024-08-30 21:57:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approaches, official professional baseball and J-League soccer games have been canceled one after another, affecting sports as well.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Record-breaking heavy rainfall in Kanto and Tokai regions, on high alert
2024-08-30 21:56:00
Typhoon No. 10, which is moving near Shikoku, has caused long periods of heavy rain in Kyushu and Shikoku, and record-breaking rain has continued to fall in the Kanto and Tokai regions, far from the typhoon's main source, causing flooding and inundation damage. Heavy rain is expected to fall in western and eastern Japan through the 31st, and 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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[Weather forecaster commentary] Typhoon No. 10 heavy rain, future outlook
2024-08-30 21:54:00
Typhoon No. 10, which is moving near Shikoku, has caused long periods of heavy rain in Kyushu and Shikoku, and record-breaking rain has continued to fall in the Kanto and Tokai regions, far from the typhoon's main body, causing flooding and inundation damage. Heavy rain is expected to fall in Western and Eastern Japan through the 31st, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding. Meteorologist Kimiji Saida explains the typhoon's future course and raincloud forecast. *The video is 3 minutes and 18 seconds long and was broadcast on "News Watch 9" at 9:00 pm on the 30th. *It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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Secretary-General requests that IR construction next to Expo site not have adverse effects
2024-08-30 21:54:00
Regarding the construction of an integrated resort facility (IR) including a casino next to the venue during next year's Osaka-Kansai Expo, Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) Kerkentzes said in an interview with NHK that "the Expo takes priority during the event," and expressed his desire to avoid any negative impacts.
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Information leak involving major non-life insurance agents: 2.5 million cases across four companies
2024-08-30 21:50:00
In a case where employees seconded from non-life insurance companies to insurance agencies sent customer information of other companies managed at the agency to their own company, four major companies conducted an investigation and found that the total number of data leaks was approximately 2.5 million. The Financial Services Agency will investigate the cause of the sloppy handling of customer information that was rampant in the industry and consider the need for disciplinary action.
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[Damage from Typhoon No. 10] 6 dead, 121 injured, 1 missing. Damage also extends to the Kanto region.
2024-08-30 21:30:00
Typhoon No. 10 has brought intensifying rain and winds across the country, leaving six people dead, 121 injured, and one person still missing.
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Damage caused by gusts continues in Miyazaki's Saito City, Shintomi Town and Tsuno Town
2024-08-30 21:17:00
Interviews with local governments and fire departments revealed that in the early hours of the 29th, there was a series of damages in Miyazaki Prefecture, including Saito City, Shintomi Town, and Tsuno Town, which were believed to be caused by strong gusts of wind.
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Hyogo Governor Saito testifies before the 100-Article Committee and repeats "necessary guidance"
2024-08-30 21:16:00
On the 30th, Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito was questioned by the Prefectural Assembly's Article 100 Committee in regards to documents accusing Governor Saito of suspected power harassment. Governor Saito reiterated his recognition that the words and actions pointed out in the accusatory documents were necessary guidance, and said, "I would like to sincerely apologize to anyone who felt uncomfortable."
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Former Senator Hirose indicted without being released by Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office for embezzling public secretary's salary
2024-08-30 21:15:00
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Office Special Investigation Division has indicted former House of Councillors member Megumi Hirose, who left the Liberal Democratic Party and resigned from her seat in the Diet, on charges of fraud for allegedly reporting a person who did not actually work as a public secretary and defrauding the government of over 3.5 million yen in secretarial salaries and other payments.
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[Number of households and people corrected] Evacuation orders issued to 1,508 households and 3,294 people in Iruma, Saitama
2024-08-30 21:03:00
Iruma City, Saitama Prefecture, issued an evacuation order to 1,508 households and 3,294 people in the city's landslide warning zone at around 1:00 p.m. on the 30th, citing concerns that the ground may have become loose due to heavy rains. Iruma City initially said that the evacuation order was for 68,368 households and 143,930 people throughout the city, but later revised this.
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New Year's postcards issued initially down 25% from last year, the largest drop ever
2024-08-30 21:00:00
Japan Post has announced that it will issue just over 1 billion New Year's postcards for next year (Reiwa 7), a 25% reduction from the previous year. This is the largest reduction to date, and the postal code states that it expects a drop in demand due to the price hike in postcards in October of this year.
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[Typhoon No. 10 Lifestyle Economy] Impact on mobile phones, supermarkets, hospitals, and home delivery services
2024-08-30 20:49:00
This article summarizes the impact of Typhoon No. 10 on daily life and the economy.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Record-breaking heavy rainfall in Kanto and Tokai regions, on high alert
2024-08-30 20:46:00
Typhoon No. 10, which is moving near Shikoku, has caused long periods of heavy rain in Kyushu and Shikoku, and record-breaking rain has continued to fall in the Kanto and Tokai regions, far from the typhoon's main source, causing flooding and inundation damage. Heavy rain is expected to fall in western and eastern Japan through the 31st, and 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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Okinawa: Defendant in trial for sexual assault by U.S. soldier claims innocence, saying "I confirmed consent"
2024-08-30 20:45:00
In a trial last December on Okinawa Island, a U.S. air force soldier stationed at Kadena Air Base was charged with taking a girl under the age of 16, whom he did not know, to his home and sexually assaulting her. The defendant once again claimed innocence, stating that he had "confirmed the girl's consent verbally and using a translation app."
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Accident involving around 10 vehicles on Tokyo Outer Ring Expressway: Multiple injuries
2024-08-30 20:40:00
According to a report received by the Misato City Fire Department in Saitama Prefecture, an accident involving around 10 vehicles, including passenger cars and trucks, occurred around 6:00 pm on the 30th near the Misato toll gate on the inner loop of the Tokyo Outer Ring Expressway, with multiple injuries. The police are currently investigating the details of the accident.
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Government holds meeting of "Specific Disaster Response Headquarters" regarding response to Typhoon No. 10
2024-08-30 20:30:00
On the evening of the 30th, the government held a meeting of the "Specific Disaster Countermeasures Headquarters" based on the Basic Act on Disaster Management to discuss how to respond to Typhoon No. 10.
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Okinawa fishing boat sinks after fire, 7 rescued, chief engineer missing, Japan Coast Guard
2024-08-30 20:29:00
On the morning of the 30th, a fishing boat caught fire and then sank in the waters about 400 km southeast of the main island of Okinawa. Seven of the eight people on board were rescued, but the whereabouts of the 69-year-old Japanese chief engineer are unknown, and the Japan Coast Guard is continuing its search.
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Temporary bridge to isolated village in Kunisaki, Oita Prefecture: "Construction will take several days to start"
2024-08-30 20:27:00
Regarding the villages in Kunisaki City, Oita Prefecture, which are now isolated due to the effects of Typhoon No. 10, the Oita Prefecture government has revealed that it will be at least several days before they begin construction on a bridge to alleviate the isolation.
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Hyogo Governor Saito testifies before the 100-Article Committee and repeats "necessary guidance"
2024-08-30 19:58:00
On the 30th, Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito was questioned by the Prefectural Assembly's Article 100 Committee in regards to documents accusing Governor Saito of suspected power harassment. Governor Saito reiterated his recognition that the words and actions pointed out in the accusatory documents were necessary guidance, and said, "I would like to sincerely apologize to anyone who felt uncomfortable."
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Evacuation orders for parts of Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, lifted
2024-08-30 19:56:00
The city of Shunan in Yamaguchi Prefecture lifted the evacuation orders issued for the Yoichi, Toda, and Yuno districts of the city at 7 p.m., as there was no longer any risk of the Yoichi River flooding.
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[Weather forecaster's commentary] Heavy rains possible even in areas far from the typhoon
2024-08-30 19:52:00
Typhoon No. 10, which is moving near Shikoku, has caused long periods of heavy rain in Kyushu and Shikoku, and record-breaking rains have continued in the Kanto and Tokai regions, far from the typhoon's main body, causing flooding and inundation damage. Heavy rains are expected to fall in Western and Eastern Japan through the 31st, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river overflows. Meteorologist Monon Haruyama explains the typhoon's future course and rain forecast. *The video is 2 minutes and 55 seconds long and was broadcast on "NHK News 7" at 7 pm on the 30th. *Not available on data broadcasting.
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False information spreads: “Tama River flooding” Posted on X using images that are different from the actual ones
2024-08-30 19:51:00
In response to the record-breaking rainfall that has been brought about in the Kanto region and other areas by Typhoon No. 10, the old Twitter account X spread false information, including posts claiming that the Tama River had overflowed using images that were different from the actual situation.
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Nagoya High Court orders government to erase fingerprints of innocent people after second trial
2024-08-30 19:42:00
In a trial over whether it was appropriate for police to continue to store data such as fingerprints and DNA types of a person who had been found not guilty in a criminal trial, the Nagoya High Court, in its second instance, pointed out that "it is unconstitutional for the data of a man who was found not guilty to be stored by an investigative agency against his will," and handed down a ruling ordering the government to delete the data, following on from the first instance.
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[Typhoon No. 10 Traffic impacts] Shinkansen, air travel, and expressways [30th]
2024-08-30 19:39:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approaches, Shinkansen service is being affected, and some sections of expressways in various regions have been closed. Air travel is also being affected.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Record-breaking heavy rainfall in Kanto and Tokai regions, on high alert
2024-08-30 19:38:00
Typhoon No. 10, which is moving near Shikoku, has caused long periods of heavy rain in Kyushu and Shikoku, and record-breaking rain has continued to fall in the Kanto and Tokai regions, far from the typhoon's main source, causing flooding and inundation damage. Heavy rain is expected to fall in western and eastern Japan through the 31st, and 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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This year's rice crop is at or above average in 43 prefectures
2024-08-30 19:32:00
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has forecast that this year's rice crop will be "good" or "fairly good" in 12 prefectures, including Hokkaido and the Tohoku region, and "average" in 31 prefectures, including Niigata. Rice is in short supply at supermarkets, but the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries expects the shortage to gradually ease if rice continues to grow smoothly.
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"A typhoon unlike any other" - Continue to be on guard against landslides
2024-08-30 19:21:00
Typhoon No. 10 has caused long periods of heavy rain in Kyushu and Shikoku, and even in the Kanto and Tokai regions, far from the typhoon's main source, heavy rain has continued to fall, causing record-breaking rainfall and flooding. Why did such heavy rain occur? We spoke to two experts about the characteristics of Typhoon No. 10 and what we should be wary of in the future.
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Ministry of Defense budget request for next fiscal year reaches record high of 8.5389 trillion yen
2024-08-30 19:07:00
The Ministry of Defense has decided to request a record 8.5 trillion yen for next fiscal year's budget, including the cost of building a system to gather information by linking multiple small satellites.
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Body found in river in Fukuoka's Chikujo town identified as unidentified man in his 80s
2024-08-30 19:04:00
On the morning of the 30th, a body was found in a river in Chikujo Town, Fukuoka Prefecture, and subsequent police investigations confirmed that the body was that of a local man in his 80s who had been missing since the night of the 29th. The police believe that the body was swept away by the river, which had flooded due to the typhoon, and are currently investigating the details of the incident.
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"He was my guide for life": Son's 50 years since losing his father in Mitsubishi Heavy Industries bombing
2024-08-30 19:01:00
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Building in Marunouchi, central Tokyo, which was bombed, killing eight people and injuring 380. A man whose father, who worked for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, was killed in the incident is still saddened by the incident even after 50 years, and continues to harbor strong anger toward it.
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[Typhoon No. 10 Lifestyle Economy] Impact on mobile phones, supermarkets, hospitals, and home delivery services
2024-08-30 18:58:00
This article summarizes the impact of Typhoon No. 10 on daily life and the economy.
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[Typhoon No. 10 Traffic impacts] Shinkansen, air travel, and expressways [30th]
2024-08-30 18:52:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approaches, Shinkansen service is being affected, and some sections of expressways in various regions have been closed. Air travel is also being affected.
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[Damage from Typhoon No. 10] 6 dead, 110 injured, 1 missing. Damage also extends to the Kanto region.
2024-08-30 18:39:00
Typhoon No. 10 has brought intensifying rain and winds across the country, leaving six people dead, 110 injured, and one person still missing.
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Hyogo Governor Saito testifies before the 100-Article Committee and repeats "necessary guidance"
2024-08-30 18:33:00
On the 30th, Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito was questioned by the Prefectural Assembly's Article 100 Committee in regards to documents accusing Governor Saito of suspected power harassment. Governor Saito reiterated his recognition that the words and actions pointed out in the accusatory documents were necessary guidance, and said, "I would like to sincerely apologize to anyone who felt uncomfortable."
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[Typhoon No. 10] Record-breaking heavy rainfall in Kanto and Tokai regions, on high alert
2024-08-30 18:30:00
Typhoon No. 10, which is moving near Shikoku, has caused long periods of heavy rain in Kyushu and Shikoku, and record-breaking rain has continued to fall in the Kanto and Tokai regions, far from the typhoon's main source, causing flooding and inundation damage. Heavy rain is expected to fall in western and eastern Japan through the 31st, and 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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Ogouchi Dam in Okutama, Tokyo to release additional water from 31st
2024-08-30 18:26:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has decided to increase the amount of water released temporarily from the Ogouchi Dam in Okutama Town on the 31st, as the recent heavy rains have increased the amount of water stored there, and there is a risk that this will increase further with future rains.
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Information leak involving major non-life insurance agents: 2.5 million cases across four companies
2024-08-30 18:18:00
In a case where employees seconded from non-life insurance companies to insurance agencies sent customer information of other companies managed at the agency to their own company, four major companies conducted an investigation and found that the total number of data leaks was approximately 2.5 million. The Financial Services Agency will investigate the cause of the sloppy handling of customer information that was rampant in the industry and consider the need for disciplinary action.
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Former Senator Hirose indicted without being released by Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office for embezzling public secretary's salary
2024-08-30 18:16:00
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Office Special Investigation Division has indicted former House of Councillors member Megumi Hirose, who left the Liberal Democratic Party and resigned from her seat in the Diet, on charges of fraud for allegedly reporting a person who did not actually work as a public secretary and defrauding the government of over 3.5 million yen in secretarial salaries and other payments.
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The number of babies born through in vitro fertilization in Japan in 2022 will reach an all-time high
2024-08-30 18:11:00
The number of children born through in vitro fertilization in Japan in 2022 was over 77,000, the highest number ever recorded for the second consecutive year, according to a summary by the Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology. An expert who conducted the survey said, "The fact that public insurance is now applicable to in vitro fertilization may have lowered the financial hurdle."
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[Typhoon No. 10 power outage] Approximately 75,500 households in Kyushu, approximately 2,650 households in Kanto
2024-08-30 18:06:00
According to Kyushu Electric Power Transmission and Distribution, as of 5:00 p.m., a total of approximately 75,500 households in seven Kyushu prefectures were without power due to the effects of the typhoon.
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Hyogo Governor Saito testifies before the 100-Article Committee and repeats "necessary guidance"
2024-08-30 18:04:00
On the 30th, Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito was questioned by the Prefectural Assembly's Article 100 Committee in regards to documents accusing Governor Saito of suspected power harassment. Governor Saito reiterated his recognition that the words and actions pointed out in the accusatory documents were necessary guidance, and said, "I would like to sincerely apologize to anyone who felt uncomfortable."
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[Typhoon No. 10 Lifestyle Economy] Impact on mobile phones, supermarkets, hospitals, and home delivery services
2024-08-30 17:51:00
This article summarizes the impact of Typhoon No. 10 on daily life and the economy.
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Evacuation orders issued to 1,256 households in the Miyagawa area of Yufu, Oita
2024-08-30 17:45:00
At 5:00 p.m., Yufu City in Oita Prefecture changed the "urgent safety assurance" issued to 1,256 households and 2,311 people in the autonomous district around Miyagawa to an evacuation order. The evacuation order corresponds to level 4 out of 5 alert levels, and the city continues to call for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Okinawa fishing boat sinks after fire, 1 missing, 7 rescued, Japan Coast Guard
2024-08-30 17:40:00
On the morning of the 30th, a fire broke out on a fishing boat sailing in the sea about 400 km southeast of the main island of Okinawa, and it then sank. Seven of the eight people on board were rescued, but one person is still missing and the Japan Coast Guard is continuing its search.
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[Damage from Typhoon No. 10] 4 dead, 104 injured, 2 missing. Damage also extends to the Kanto region.
2024-08-30 17:37:00
Typhoon No. 10 has brought intensifying rain and winds across the country, leaving four people dead, 104 injured, and two people still missing.
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[Typhoon No. 10 Traffic impacts] Shinkansen, air travel, and expressways [30th]
2024-08-30 17:36:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approaches, Shinkansen service is being affected, and some sections of expressways in various regions have been closed. Air travel is also being affected.
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The number of births from January to June this year was over 350,000, down over 20,000 from the same period last year.
2024-08-30 17:35:00
A survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has revealed that the number of children born in the first half of this year, from January to June, was just over 350,000, a decrease of more than 20,000 compared to the same period last year. This is the lowest figure since national statistics began, highlighting the current situation in which the declining birthrate is showing no signs of stopping.
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Both twin panda parents at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo to be returned to China in September
2024-08-30 17:33:00
The giant panda twins Li Li and Xin Xin, who are at the Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, will be returned to China in September for treatment of high blood pressure.
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Evacuation orders issued to 13,115 households across Kunisaki City, Oita Prefecture
2024-08-30 17:28:00
At 5:00 p.m., Kunisaki City in Oita Prefecture changed the "urgent safety assurance" issued to 13,115 households and 27,932 people throughout the city to an evacuation order. The evacuation order corresponds to level 4 out of a five-level alert level, and the city continues to call for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Record-breaking heavy rainfall in Kanto and Tokai regions, on high alert
2024-08-30 17:23:00
Typhoon No. 10, which is moving near Shikoku, has caused long periods of heavy rain in Kyushu and Shikoku, and record-breaking rain has continued to fall in the Kanto and Tokai regions, far from the typhoon's main body, causing flooding and inundation damage. In Western and Eastern Japan, the risk of disasters due to heavy rain is likely to increase sharply through the 31st, and 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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Temporary bridge to isolated village in Kunisaki, Oita Prefecture: "Construction will take several days to start"
2024-08-30 17:18:00
Regarding the villages in Kunisaki City, Oita Prefecture, which are isolated due to the effects of Typhoon No. 10, the Oita Prefecture government has revealed that it will be at least several days before work begins on building a bridge to alleviate the situation.
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Gunma Prefecture Maebashi Prefecture: 391 households and 684 people in Akagiyama, Fujimi Town, asked to evacuate elderly people
2024-08-30 17:14:00
Maebashi City issued evacuation information for elderly people and others targeting 391 households and 684 people in Akagiyama, Fujimi Town, at 4:45 pm, due to the risk of landslides caused by heavy rain. The alert level is 3, and the city is calling on elderly people and people with disabilities to begin evacuating. In response to this, Maebashi City opened the Akagi Youth Nature House in the area as a new evacuation shelter.
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[LIVE] Hyogo Governor Saito questioned as witness at 100-article committee on "power harassment suspicion"
2024-08-30 16:56:00
The Hyogo Prefectural Assembly's Article 100 Committee held the second round of questioning of witnesses on the 30th in connection with documents accusing Governor Saito of alleged power harassment, and questioning of Governor Saito has just begun.
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A woman in her 20s dies in an apartment in Shibuya, Tokyo with injuries on her face that appear to have been caused by assault
2024-08-30 16:51:00
On the morning of the 30th, a woman in her 20s was reported to have collapsed inside an apartment in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, and was later confirmed dead. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the circumstances of her death, as there were signs of assault on the woman's face.
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Former Senator Hirose indicted without being released by Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office for embezzling public secretary's salary
2024-08-30 16:45:00
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Office Special Investigation Division has indicted former House of Councillors member Megumi Hirose, who left the Liberal Democratic Party and resigned from her seat in the Diet, on charges of fraud for allegedly reporting a person who did not actually work as a public secretary and defrauding the government of over 3.5 million yen in secretarial salaries and other payments.
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Information leak of employees seconded from non-life insurance companies to agencies: Approximately 2.5 million cases at four major companies
2024-08-30 16:44:00
In a case where employees seconded from non-life insurance companies to insurance agencies sent customer information of competitors that was managed at the agency to their own company, four major companies investigated the matter and found that the total number of data leaks was approximately 2.5 million. The Financial Services Agency will investigate the cause of the sloppy handling of customer information that was rampant in the industry and consider the need for disciplinary action.
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Education Minister: "Ensure sufficient level in budget proposal to raise teacher salary supplement"
2024-08-30 16:43:00
Regarding the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's consideration of raising the salary surcharge for teachers from the current 4% to 13% of their monthly salary, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Moriyama expressed his intention to enter into negotiations with the Ministry of Finance to ensure a sufficient level when compiling next year's budget proposal.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Record-breaking heavy rainfall in Kanto and Tokai regions, on high alert
2024-08-30 16:39:00
Typhoon No. 10, which is moving near Shikoku, has caused long periods of heavy rain in Kyushu and Shikoku, and record-breaking rain has continued to fall in the Kanto and Tokai regions, far from the typhoon's main body, causing flooding and inundation damage. In Western and Eastern Japan, the risk of disasters due to heavy rain is likely to increase sharply through the 31st, and 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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Nagoya High Court orders government to erase fingerprints and other data of innocent person in second trial
2024-08-30 16:38:00
In a trial over whether it was appropriate for the police to continue to store data such as fingerprints and DNA types of people who had been found not guilty in a criminal trial, the Nagoya High Court, in its second instance, followed up on its first instance ruling by ordering the government to delete the data.
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[Typhoon No. 10 Lifestyle Economy] Impact on mobile phones, supermarkets, hospitals, and home delivery services
2024-08-30 16:32:00
This article summarizes the impact of Typhoon No. 10 on daily life and the economy.
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Woman who won chainsaw competition visits governor in Fukushima ahead of world championships
2024-08-30 16:30:00
A 25-year-old woman from Fukushima Prefecture won first place at a national chainsaw wood-cutting competition held in June, and visited Governor Uchibori at the prefectural office to speak about her enthusiasm for the world championships in September.
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[Weather forecaster's commentary] Record rainfall even in areas far from the typhoon
2024-08-30 16:21:00
Typhoon No. 10, which is moving eastward across the Seto Inland Sea, has caused long periods of heavy rain in Kyushu and Shikoku, and record-breaking rains have continued in the Kanto and Tokai regions, far from the typhoon's main body, causing flooding and inundation damage. In Western and Eastern Japan, the risk of disasters due to heavy rain is likely to increase sharply through the 31st, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding. Meteorologist Mitu Tanaka explains the typhoon's future course, river conditions, and rain forecast. *The video is 1 minute 43 seconds long and was broadcast on "NHK News" at 4 p.m. on the 30th. *Cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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US military AH1 attack helicopter makes emergency landing at Kerama Airport, Okinawa, no injuries
2024-08-30 16:17:00
A helicopter belonging to the US military's Futenma base made an emergency landing at Kerama Airport in Zamami Village, Okinawa Prefecture, just after noon on the 30th. According to the Okinawa Prefectural Government, which manages the airport, no one was injured.
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Flood danger information for the Nogawa and Sengawa rivers in Tokyo lifted
2024-08-30 16:08:00
Flood danger warnings had been issued for the Nogawa and Sengawa rivers, which are part of the Tama River system that runs through Tokyo, due to the heavy rains, but the flood danger warning was later lifted at 3:40 pm as the water levels had dropped and there was no longer any risk of flooding.
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Okayama Setouchi: 2,136 households and 4,169 people ordered to evacuate due to storm surge warning
2024-08-30 15:59:00
Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, issued evacuation orders to 2,136 households and 4,169 people in the coastal areas of Oku Town and Ushimado Town at 3:10 PM due to the issuance of a high tide warning. The information corresponds to Level 4 on a five-level alert scale, and calls for everyone to immediately evacuate from dangerous areas. In addition, evacuation information for the elderly and others was issued throughout Setouchi City. The information corresponds to Level 3 on a five-level alert scale, and calls for the elderly and people with disabilities to begin evacuating.
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[LIVE] Hyogo Governor Saito questioned as witness at 100-article committee on "power harassment suspicion"
2024-08-30 15:58:00
The Hyogo Prefectural Assembly's Article 100 Committee held the second round of questioning of witnesses on the 30th in connection with documents accusing Governor Saito of alleged power harassment, and questioning of Governor Saito has just begun.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Record-breaking heavy rainfall in Kanto and Tokai regions, on high alert
2024-08-30 15:55:00
Typhoon No. 10, which is moving eastward across the Seto Inland Sea, has caused long periods of heavy rain in Kyushu and Shikoku, and record-breaking rain has continued to fall in the Kanto and Tokai regions, far from the typhoon's main body, causing flooding and inundation damage. In western and eastern Japan, the risk of disasters due to heavy rain is expected to rise sharply through the 31st, and 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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Flood danger information for Meguro River in Tokyo lifted
2024-08-30 15:52:00
A flood danger warning was issued for the Meguro River, which runs through Tokyo, due to the heavy rains, but the warning was lifted at 3:30 p.m. as the water level had dropped and there was no longer any risk of flooding.
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Wakayama: Elderly people and others evacuated to 1,363 households and 2,326 people in the entire town of Kozagawa
2024-08-30 15:49:00
The town of Kozagawa in Wakayama Prefecture issued evacuation information to 1,363 households and 2,326 people throughout the town at 3:00 p.m. due to the risk of landslides. The information is at level 3 out of five heavy rain alert levels, and the town is calling on the elderly and people with disabilities to begin evacuating.
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Yamanashi: Elderly people evacuated to parts of Uenohara and Fuefuki
2024-08-30 15:45:00
In Yamanashi Prefecture, the risk of landslides due to heavy rain led to an evacuation notice for Uenohara City and Fuefuki City issued at around 3pm. The evacuation notice for elderly people was issued for the Ihara and Nishihara districts of Uenohara City, and Ashigawa Town in Fuefuki City. The evacuation notice for elderly people corresponds to alert level 3 out of five levels, and calls on elderly people and those who would take time to evacuate to begin evacuating.
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[Damage from Typhoon No. 10] 4 dead, 104 injured, 2 missing. Damage also extends to the Kanto region.
2024-08-30 15:44:00
Typhoon No. 10 has brought intensifying rain and winds across the country, leaving four people dead, 104 injured, and two people still missing.
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Former Senator Megumi Hirose indicted without being placed in custody by Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Division
2024-08-30 15:40:00
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Office Special Investigation Division has indicted former House of Councillors member Megumi Hirose, who left the Liberal Democratic Party and resigned from her seat in the Diet, on charges of fraud for allegedly reporting a person who did not actually work as a public secretary and defrauding the government of 3.58 million yen in secretarial salary and other payments.
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Prime Minister Kishida takes delay in removal of nuclear fuel debris "seriously"
2024-08-30 15:34:00
Regarding the postponement of the test removal of nuclear fuel debris at Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant due to an installation error in equipment, Prime Minister Kishida said he "takes this seriously," and indicated his intention that the government will continue to take the lead in working toward the steady decommissioning of the nuclear power plant.
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Evacuation order issued for parts of Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, as Yoichi River exceeds flood danger level
2024-08-30 15:19:00
Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, issued evacuation orders to 2,440 people (1,145 households) in Yoichi, 3,033 people (1,423 households) in Toda, and 1,163 people (635 households) in Yuno at 2:45 p.m., as the Yoichi River exceeded the flood danger level at Shimosabata Bridge. The evacuation order 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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[Typhoon No. 10] Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications: "Confirm risk of false information spreading online"
2024-08-30 15:08:00
At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto said, "I have to say that there is a risk that false and inaccurate information will spread on the Internet" regarding Typhoon Faxai, and called on people to verify information provided by local governments, media organizations, etc.
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[LIVE] Hyogo Governor Saito questioned as witness at 100-article committee on "power harassment suspicion"
2024-08-30 15:07:00
The Hyogo Prefectural Assembly's Article 100 Committee was held in regard to documents accusing Governor Saito of power harassment, and testimony from Governor Saito has just begun.
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Okinawa fishing boat sinks after fire, 7 people found on boat, Japan Coast Guard
2024-08-30 15:06:00
According to the 11th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters, a distress alert was received from the fishing boat "Daihachi Koei Maru" in waters about 400 km southeast of Okinawa's main island just before 6 a.m. on the 30th. A Japan Coast Guard aircraft confirmed that a fire had broken out on the fishing boat just before noon, and that it had sunk just before 2 p.m. Seven people were confirmed to be aboard what appeared to be a lifeboat in the area, but there was also initial information that eight people were on board the fishing boat, and the Japan Coast Guard is continuing to confirm this.
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[Typhoon No. 10 Traffic impacts] Shinkansen, air travel, and expressways [30th]
2024-08-30 15:01:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approaches, Shinkansen service is being affected, and some sections of expressways in various regions have been closed. Air travel is also being affected.
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US military AH1 attack helicopter makes emergency landing at Kerama Airport, Okinawa, no injuries
2024-08-30 14:33:00
According to the Okinawa Prefectural Airport Division, at around 12:20 p.m. on the 30th, an AH1 attack helicopter belonging to the U.S. military's Futenma Air Base made an emergency landing at Kerama Airport on the outer island of Zamami Village.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Record-breaking heavy rainfall in Kanto and Tokai regions, on high alert
2024-08-30 14:32:00
Typhoon No. 10, moving northeast across the Seto Inland Sea, has caused long periods of heavy rain in Kyushu and Shikoku, while in Kanto and Tokai, far from the typhoon's main body, heavy rain has continued to fall, causing record-breaking rainfall and flooding. In Western and Eastern Japan, the risk of disasters caused by heavy rain is expected to rise sharply through the 31st, and 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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[Weather forecaster's commentary] Record rainfall even in areas far from the typhoon
2024-08-30 14:17:00
Typhoon No. 10, moving northeast across the Seto Inland Sea, has caused long periods of heavy rain in Kyushu and Shikoku, while in Kanto and Tokai, far from the typhoon's main body, heavy rain has continued to fall, causing record-breaking rainfall and flooding damage. In Western and Eastern Japan, the risk of disasters caused by heavy rain is likely to increase sharply through the 31st, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding. Meteorologist Kojiro Mukaigasa explains the outlook for future rain and the state of rivers. *The video is 1 minute 59 seconds long and was broadcast on "NHK News" at 2:00 p.m. on the 30th. *Cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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[Damage from Typhoon No. 10] 4 dead, 104 injured, 2 missing. Damage also extends to the Kanto region.
2024-08-30 14:05:00
Typhoon No. 10 has brought intensifying rain and winds across the country, leaving four people dead, 104 injured, and two people still missing.
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Environment Ministry to increase Minamata disease victims' "remote island premium" to 2,000 yen per month from next fiscal year
2024-08-30 13:53:00
In response to requests from Minamata disease victim groups, the Ministry of the Environment has decided to double the "remote island surcharge" paid to victims living on remote islands when they visit medical institutions outside the island.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Record-breaking heavy rainfall in Kanto and Tokai regions, on high alert
2024-08-30 13:40:00
Typhoon No. 10, moving northeast across the Seto Inland Sea, has caused long periods of heavy rain in Kyushu and Shikoku, while in Kanto and Tokai, far from the typhoon's main body, heavy rain has continued to fall, causing record-breaking rainfall and flooding. In Western and Eastern Japan, the risk of disasters caused by heavy rain is expected to rise sharply through the 31st, and 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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Number of children on waiting lists for admission to daycare centers falls for seventh consecutive year, to lowest since survey began
2024-08-30 13:31:00
As of April this year, the number of children on waiting lists for nursery school and other facilities nationwide was just over 2,500, a decrease for the seventh consecutive year since its peak in 2017 and the lowest since the survey began.
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Evacuation orders issued to 68,368 households and 143,930 people in Iruma, Saitama
2024-08-30 13:26:00
Iruma City, Saitama Prefecture, issued evacuation orders to 68,368 households and 143,930 people throughout the city at around 1:00 pm on the 30th, citing concerns that the ground may have become loose due to the effects of heavy rain. 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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Distracted riding on a bicycle to be prohibited by law from November, with penalties imposed
2024-08-30 13:21:00
Starting November 1st of this year, using a mobile phone while riding a bicycle, known as "distracted driving," will be prohibited by law and penalties will be imposed.
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Evacuation order issued to 20 households in Midori-cho, Matsuyama City, Ehime
2024-08-30 13:20:00
Matsuyama City issued an evacuation order to 33 people in 20 households in Midori-cho at 12:35 pm, citing the increased risk of landslides due to heavy rain. This is Level 4 out of 5 alert levels. Following the mudslide that occurred on the mountain where Matsuyama Castle is located on July 12, Matsuyama City has lowered the standards for issuing evacuation orders.
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Yamaguchi City Niho River reaches flood danger level
2024-08-30 13:17:00
At 12:45 p.m., Yamaguchi Prefecture and the Shimonoseki Regional Meteorological Observatory issued a "flood danger information" for the Niho River in Yamaguchi City. The water level at the Mihoribashi observation station on the Niho River had reached the "flood danger level," which is the benchmark for issuing evacuation orders, and there is a risk of levees collapsing and flooding, so they are calling on people to check evacuation information from local governments and take appropriate disaster prevention actions.
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[Typhoon No. 10 Traffic impacts] Shinkansen, air travel, and expressways [30th]
2024-08-30 13:16:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approaches, Shinkansen service is being affected, and some sections of expressways in various regions have been closed. Air travel is also being affected.
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One body found in river in Fukuoka's Chikujo town: Unidentified man in his 80s, identification underway
2024-08-30 13:15:00
On the night of the 29th, an 80-year-old man who went to check on the river in Chikujo, Fukuoka Prefecture, went missing. On the morning of the 30th, a body was found in the river, and police are working to confirm the identity of the missing man.
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Typhoon No. 10's impact on rice near harvest, farmers express concern in Miyagi
2024-08-30 12:53:00
As rice becomes scarce at supermarkets across the country, rice farmers in Miyagi Prefecture are expressing concern about the impact on their rice, which is due for harvest soon, as Typhoon No. 10 is likely to approach.
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[Typhoon No. 10 Lifestyle Economy] Impact on mobile phones, supermarkets, postal and courier services
2024-08-30 12:53:00
This article summarizes the impact of Typhoon No. 10 on daily life and the economy.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Record-breaking heavy rainfall in Kanto and Tokai regions, on high alert
2024-08-30 12:51:00
Typhoon No. 10, moving northeast across the Seto Inland Sea, has caused long periods of heavy rain in Kyushu and Shikoku, while in Kanto and Tokai, far from the typhoon's main body, heavy rain has continued to fall, causing record-breaking rainfall and flooding. In Western and Eastern Japan, the risk of disasters caused by heavy rain is expected to rise sharply through the 31st, and 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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[Weather forecaster's commentary] Heavy rain even away from the typhoon
2024-08-30 12:30:00
Due to the influence of Typhoon No. 10 near northern Kyushu, Kyushu and Shikoku have been experiencing long periods of heavy rain, while in Kanto and Tokai, far from the typhoon's main body, heavy rain continues to fall, causing record-breaking rainfall and flooding damage. In Western and Eastern Japan, the risk of disasters due to heavy rain is likely to increase sharply through the 31st, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding. Meteorologist Kojiro Mukaigasaka explains the future outlook, river conditions, and risk of landslides. *The video is 2 minutes and 00 seconds long. It was broadcast on "NHK News" at noon on the 30th. *It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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[Typhoon No. 10 power outage] Approximately 118,810 households in Kyushu, approximately 2,650 households in Kanto
2024-08-30 12:12:00
According to Kyushu Electric Power Transmission and Distribution, as of 10:00 a.m., a total of approximately 118,810 households in seven Kyushu prefectures were without power due to the effects of the typhoon.
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Saitama Prefecture Koshigaya Moto-Arakawa River reaches flood danger level
2024-08-30 12:07:00
According to Saitama Prefecture, the water level at the Minomiya Observatory on the Moto-Arakawa River, which runs through Koshigaya City, has exceeded the "flood danger level." Saitama Prefecture is calling for people to be on high alert, as the water level may rise further and cause flooding depending on future rain conditions.
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[Damage from Typhoon No. 10] 4 dead, 104 injured, 2 missing. Damage also extends to the Kanto region.
2024-08-30 12:03:00
Typhoon No. 10 has brought intensifying rain and winds across the country, leaving four people dead, 104 injured, and two people still missing.
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Kanagawa Prefecture: "Flood warning information" issued for Tsurumi River; pay close attention to evacuation information from local governments
2024-08-30 11:48:00
The Tsurumi River, which flows through Kanagawa Prefecture, has reached the "evacuation decision water level" at the Kamenokobashi water level observation station in Yokohama's Kohoku Ward, which is the guideline for local governments to issue information on "evacuation for the elderly, etc." This water level is expected to continue for a while, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Yokohama Regional Meteorological Observatory issued a "flood warning" at 11:10 a.m., calling for people to pay close attention to evacuation information from local governments and take appropriate disaster prevention actions.
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Two China Coast Guard vessels sail through Okinawa's territorial waters for more than 38 hours
2024-08-30 11:44:00
On the 28th, two China Coast Guard vessels entered Japanese territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture in order to follow the movements of Japanese fishing boats. After sailing within the territorial waters for over 38 hours, both vessels left the territorial waters at around 6pm on the 29th. The Japan Coast Guard continues to warn and monitor the vessels to ensure they do not enter the territorial waters again.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Moves northeast from northern Kyushu, heavy rain in Kanto and Tokai regions, on high alert
2024-08-30 11:42:00
Typhoon No. 10, which is in northern Kyushu, has caused long periods of heavy rain in Kyushu and Shikoku, while heavy rain has continued to fall in the Kanto and Tokai regions, far from the typhoon's main body, causing record-breaking rainfall and flooding. In western and eastern Japan, the risk of disasters caused by heavy rain is expected to rise sharply through the 31st, and 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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[Typhoon No. 10 Traffic impacts] Shinkansen, air travel, and expressways [30th]
2024-08-30 11:40:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approaches, Shinkansen service is being affected, and some sections of expressways in various regions have been closed. Air travel is also being affected.
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Governor Saito "power harassment suspicion" Governor questioned as witness at 100-article committee in the afternoon
2024-08-30 11:39:00
The Hyogo Prefectural Assembly's Article 100 Committee will be held in the afternoon to question Governor Saito as a witness in relation to the document that accuses him of power harassment. Governor Saito told reporters on the morning of the 30th that he would like to "share his own thoughts as much as possible," and attention is focused on how he will explain the facts and his understanding of the matter.
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[Weather forecaster's commentary] Heavy rain even away from the typhoon
2024-08-30 11:20:00
Typhoon No. 10 is located near northern Kyushu, but in the Kanto and Tokai regions far from the typhoon itself, heavy rain continues to fall, causing record-breaking rainfall and flooding. In Western and Eastern Japan, the risk of damage from heavy rain is expected to rise sharply through the 31st, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding. Meteorologist Yasuhiro Hiyama explains the outlook for the future, the state of rivers, and the risk of landslides. *The video is 1 minute 54 seconds long and was broadcast on NHK News at 11:00 a.m. on the 30th. *Cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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Evacuation order lifted in Sakado, Saitama
2024-08-30 11:16:00
Sakado city in Saitama prefecture lifted the evacuation orders issued to 4,078 households and 9,060 people in seven districts at 11:00 a.m. on the 30th due to the risk of flooding of the rivers that run through the city. All evacuation orders issued within Saitama prefecture have now been lifted.
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Fukuoka Prefecture teams up with two universities to train coaches for local junior high school club activities
2024-08-30 11:05:00
As the lack of coaches becomes an issue with the transfer of junior high school club activities to local areas, Fukuoka Prefecture will start an initiative in September to train students who wish to become coaches in cooperation with two universities in the prefecture. According to the national government, this initiative, in which the prefecture takes the lead, is a pioneering one nationwide.
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[Damage from Typhoon No. 10] 4 dead, 96 injured, 1 missing. Damage also extends to the Kanto region.
2024-08-30 10:59:00
Typhoon No. 10 has brought intensifying rain and winds across the country, leaving four people dead, 96 injured, and one person missing.
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[Live footage] Typhoon No. 10: Current wind, rain, waves and river conditions in various areas
2024-08-30 10:54:00
Typhoon No. 10 is expected to bring unprecedented windstorms, 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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Evacuation orders lifted for the entire city of Saiki, Oita
2024-08-30 10:52:00
Following the lifting of the landslide warning, the city of Saiki in Oita Prefecture lifted the evacuation order issued to 33,189 households and 65,656 people throughout the city at 10 a.m.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Moves northeast from northern Kyushu, heavy rain in Kanto and Tokai regions, on high alert
2024-08-30 10:51:00
Typhoon No. 10 is located near northern Kyushu, but heavy rains have continued to fall in the Kanto and Tokai regions, far from the typhoon's main body, causing record-breaking rainfall and flooding. In western and eastern Japan, the risk of disasters caused by heavy rains is expected to rise sharply through the 31st, and 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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[Typhoon No. 10 Traffic impacts] Shinkansen, air travel, and expressways [30th]
2024-08-30 10:44:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approaches, Shinkansen service is being affected, and some sections of expressways in various regions have been closed. Air travel is also being affected.
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Okayama: Two bodies found in burnt ruins of house; residents
2024-08-30 10:39:00
On the early morning of the 30th, a wooden house in Okayama City was completely burned down, and two bodies were found in the ruins. The police believe that the two people lived in the house, and are currently identifying them.
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Kanagawa Prefecture Ninomiya Town Emergency Safety Measures lifted
2024-08-30 10:36:00
The town of Ninomiya in Kanagawa Prefecture lifted the "emergency safety assurance" order that had been issued for the entire town at 9:30 a.m., citing the overflowing of the Katsuragawa River due to heavy rain. Evacuation orders are still in place for some areas.
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Emergency safety measures lifted for 4,777 households in Terao district, Kawagoe, Saitama
2024-08-30 10:33:00
Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, lifted the emergency safety order that had been issued for a total of 10,577 people and 4,777 households in the surrounding Terao district at 9:30 a.m. on the 30th, due to the risk of the Kawagoe River flooding due to heavy rain.
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Landslide near entrance to Zenba Tunnel in Isehara, Kanagawa Prefecture, no injuries
2024-08-30 10:26:00
According to the police, the road slope collapsed near the entrance to the Zenba Tunnel on National Route 246 in Zenba, Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and soil and fallen trees are blocking the road. No injuries were reported.
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[Weather forecaster's commentary] Heavy rain even away from the typhoon
2024-08-30 10:24:00
Typhoon No. 10 is moving slowly through northern Kyushu, and heavy rain continues to fall in the Kanto and Tokai regions, far from the typhoon itself. Heavy rain and very strong winds are expected to blow in western and eastern Japan through the 31st, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding. Meteorologist Yasuhiro Hiyama explains the future outlook, river conditions, and risk of landslides. *The video is 1 minute 56 seconds long and was broadcast on NHK News at 10:00 a.m. on the 30th. *Cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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Evacuation orders issued to 10,999 households across Bungotakada, Oita
2024-08-30 10:21:00
At 10:00 a.m., Bungotakada City in Oita Prefecture changed the "urgent safety assurance" issued to 10,999 households and 21,804 people throughout the city to an evacuation order. The evacuation order corresponds to level 4 out of a five-level alert level, and the city continues to urge everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas due to the risk of landslides.
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15,712 households in the Ekidate River basin and other areas in Oita Prefecture Usa have been ordered to evacuate elderly people
2024-08-30 10:09:00
At 9:30 a.m., Usa City in Oita Prefecture changed the "urgent safety assurance" issued for 15,712 households and 27,015 people in the Yakidate River basin, Anshin-in area, and Innai area to Level 3 evacuation for the elderly, etc. The evacuation orders issued for other areas in the city were also changed to evacuation for the elderly, etc.
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Tokaido Shinkansen Tokyo-Nagoya canceled for the entire day Nagoya-Shin-Osaka resumed
2024-08-30 10:02:00
According to JR Central, the Tokaido Shinkansen has suspended operations on all lines between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka since the first train, but will resume operations between Nagoya and Shin-Osaka from around 10 a.m. On the other hand, operations between Tokyo and Nagoya will be canceled for the entire day.
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Tokyo's Meguro River reaches flood danger level
2024-08-30 09:28:00
The Meguro River, which runs through Tokyo, has exceeded its flood danger level, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a flood danger warning at 2:50 a.m., calling for caution. If the river overflows, there is a risk of flooding in Meguro and Shinagawa wards, so never go near the river. Go to a higher floor to ensure your safety. Be especially vigilant against flooding in the basements of buildings.
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JR Tokaido Line and Sagami Line: Service suspended on some sections due to heavy rain
2024-08-30 09:06:00
According to JR East, due to heavy rain, JR Tokaido Line services have been suspended from the first train on both lines between Odawara Station in Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and Atami Station in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
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About 20 cars in a parking lot in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa were submerged up to half the doors.
2024-08-30 09:00:00
According to the police and fire departments in Hiratsuka City, they have received multiple reports of flooding of roads and flooding under floors, as well as cars being stranded in water, and they are working to gather more information. There is currently no information on injuries.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Moves northeast from northern Kyushu, heavy rain in Kanto and Tokai regions, on high alert
2024-08-30 08:59:00
Typhoon No. 10 is moving slowly through northern Kyushu, and heavy rain continues to fall in the Kanto and Tokai regions, which are far from the typhoon's main body. Heavy rain and very strong winds are expected to blow in western and eastern Japan through the 31st, and 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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July's job availability ratio nationwide averages 1.24 times, the first increase in four months
2024-08-30 08:39:00
The national average job availability ratio for July was 1.24, up 0.01 points from the previous month, the first increase in four months. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare stated, "Although the trend of suppressing job offers in the manufacturing industry and other sectors continues due to high prices and the weak yen, the negative impact of the negative number of job seekers has caused the job availability ratio to turn positive."
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[Typhoon No. 10] Heading east from northern Kyushu, heavy rain in Kanto and Tokai, on high alert
2024-08-30 08:07:00
Typhoon No. 10 is moving slowly through northern Kyushu, and heavy rain continues to fall in the Kanto and Tokai regions, which are far from the typhoon's main body. Heavy rain and very strong winds are expected to blow in western and eastern Japan through the 31st, and 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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[Weather forecaster commentary] Predicted path of Typhoon No. 10 and future outlook
2024-08-30 07:59:00
Typhoon No. 10 is moving northward through northern Kyushu, and heavy rain continues to fall in the Kanto and Tokai regions, with active rain clouds gathering even in areas far from the typhoon itself. Heavy rain and very strong winds are expected to continue through the 31st in western and eastern Japan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding. Meteorologist Yasuhiro Hiyama gives an explanation of the outlook for the future. *The video is 1 minute 51 seconds long and was broadcast on the 7:00 a.m. news on the 30th. *It cannot be viewed through data broadcasting.
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Kanagawa Prefecture Ninomiya Town: Water from the Katsuragawa River overflows, causing flooding in homes and other areas
2024-08-30 07:56:00
According to Ninomiya Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, heavy rains have caused parts of the Kuzu River that runs through the town to overflow, resulting in flooding of surrounding homes. There have been no reports of missing or injured people so far, but there have been reports of flooding above and below the floor level, as well as reports of parts of roads being flooded.
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Urgent safety measures for Ninomiya Town, Kanagawa Prefecture: Take action to save lives
2024-08-30 07:51:00
Ninomiya Town in Kanagawa Prefecture issued an "emergency safety alert" for the entire town at 7 a.m., stating that the Katsuragawa River had overflowed due to heavy rain. The town is at the highest level of alert, level 5, and is calling 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 stay in a safe place and have the highest chance of saving their lives.
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12 years after Roppongi club attack fatality, new sketch of suspect created
2024-08-30 07:48:00
The Metropolitan Police Department has created a new sketch of suspect Mitate Shinichi, who is under investigation as the mastermind behind the incident 12 years ago in which a male customer was attacked and killed with a metal bat at a nightclub in Roppongi, Tokyo, and is calling for information to be provided.
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Evacuation orders issued to 21,035 households and 34,750 people in Atami City, Shizuoka
2024-08-30 07:44:00
Atami City in Shizuoka Prefecture issued an evacuation order to 21,035 households and 34,750 people throughout the city at 5:30 a.m., citing the increased risk of landslides due to heavy rains. 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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Evacuation order issued to three households in Kawana Higashikoji, Ito City, Shizuoka
2024-08-30 07:42:00
Ito City issued evacuation orders to three households in the special landslide alert zone of Kawana Higashikoji at 7:05 a.m., citing an increased possibility of landslides due to the effects of heavy rains. The alert level is level 4 out of five, and the city is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Tokaido Shinkansen service canceled, 700 people stay in "train hotel"
2024-08-30 07:15:00
Due to the typhoon and heavy rain, the Tokaido Shinkansen was suspended on the night of the 29th on all lines between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka, so so-called "train hotels" were provided for people who were unable to reach their destinations and had difficulty finding accommodation.
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Tree breaks and blocks road on Miyamasuzaka in Shibuya, Tokyo
2024-08-30 07:11:00
According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, a call was made to 110 just after midnight on the 30th reporting a fallen tree on Miyamasuzaka in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo.
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Tokaido Shinkansen Tokyo-Shin-Osaka service suspended from first train due to heavy rain
2024-08-30 07:03:00
JR Central has announced that due to the effects of heavy rain, it will suspend operations on the Tokaido Shinkansen line between Tokyo Station and Shin-Osaka Station from the first train on the 30th.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Moves northward through Kyushu, heavy rainfall in Kanto and Tokai, on high alert
2024-08-30 06:59:00
Typhoon No. 10 is moving northward through northern Kyushu, and active rain clouds are gathering even in areas far from the typhoon itself, with heavy rain continuing in the Kanto and Tokai regions. Heavy rain and very strong winds are expected to continue through the 31st in western and eastern Japan, and 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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Chuo Expressway Hachioji IC to Uenohara IC road closure due to heavy rain
2024-08-30 06:43:00
According to Central Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd., due to heavy rain, the Chuo Expressway is closed on both the inbound and outbound lanes from Hachioji Interchange to Hachioji Junction, and on the outbound lanes from Hachioji Junction to Uenohara Interchange in Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture.
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[Typhoon No. 10 power outage] Approximately 130,940 households in Kyushu and approximately 2,650 households in Kanto
2024-08-30 06:42:00
According to Kyushu Electric Power Transmission and Distribution, as of 7:00 a.m., a total of approximately 139,400 households in seven Kyushu prefectures were without power due to the effects of the typhoon.
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Governor Saito "power harassment suspicion" Governor questioned today at 100-article committee
2024-08-30 06:36:00
Regarding the documents that accuse Governor Saito of power harassment, the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly's Article 100 Committee will hold a witness hearing for Governor Saito on the 30th. The focus is on what kind of explanation he will give regarding the facts and his perception.
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Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office special investigation unit conducts final investigation into former Senator Megumi Hirose's indictment without stay in custody
2024-08-30 06:33:00
It has been learned from interviews with people familiar with the matter that the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Office Special Investigation Division is finalizing its investigation with the aim of soon indicting former House of Councillors member Megumi Hirose, who left the Liberal Democratic Party and resigned from her seat in the Diet, on suspicion of defrauding a public secretary who did not actually work there out of several million yen in salary.
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Keio Electric Railway: Service suspended between Keio Tama Center and Hashimoto, Kitano and Takao-sanguchi
2024-08-30 06:24:00
According to Keio Corporation, due to the heavy rain, the Keio Sagamihara Line has suspended service on both lines between Keio Tama Center Station in Tama City, Tokyo and Hashimoto Station in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture. The Keio Takao Line has also suspended service on both lines between Kitano Station and Takaosanguchi Station in Hachioji City, Tokyo.
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[Weather forecaster commentary] Typhoon No. 10 predicted path and future outlook
2024-08-30 06:22:00
Typhoon No. 10 is moving northward through northern Kyushu, and heavy rain continues to fall in the Kanto and Tokai regions, with active rain clouds gathering even in areas far from the typhoon itself. Heavy rain and very strong winds are expected to continue through the 31st in western and eastern Japan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding. Meteorologist Yasuhiro Hiyama gives an explanation of the outlook for the future. *The video is 2 minutes and 1 second long and was broadcast on the news at 5:00 a.m. on the 30th. *It cannot be viewed through data broadcasting.
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Baby bottlenose dolphin successfully bred at Otaru aquarium, Hokkaido's first successful breeding event
2024-08-30 05:45:00
A baby bottlenose dolphin, the first to be successfully bred in Hokkaido, was shown to the press at an aquarium in Otaru, Hokkaido, where it could be seen swimming closely attached to its mother.
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[Live footage] Typhoon No. 10: Current wind, rain, waves and river conditions in various areas
2024-08-30 05:44:00
Typhoon No. 10 is expected to bring unprecedented windstorms, 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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Odakyu Isehara-Odawara service suspended on both lines due to heavy rain
2024-08-30 05:41:00
Due to the heavy rain, Odakyu Electric Railway has suspended services on both lines between Isehara Station in Isehara City and Odawara Station in Odawara City, both in Kanagawa Prefecture.
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[Typhoon No. 10 Traffic impacts] Shinkansen, air travel, and expressways [30th]
2024-08-30 05:24:00
As Typhoon No. 10 approaches, Shinkansen service is being affected, and some sections of expressways in various regions have been closed. Air travel is also being affected.
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JR Tokaido Line Odawara-Atami service suspended from first train due to heavy rain
2024-08-30 05:05:00
According to JR East, due to heavy rain, JR Tokaido Line services have been suspended from the first train on both lines between Odawara Station in Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and Atami Station in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
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Saitama Kawagoe: Urgent safety measures for 10,577 people in 4,777 households - Actions to protect lives
2024-08-30 03:31:00
Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, issued an "urgent safety alert" to 4,777 households and 10,577 people in the Terao district at around 3 a.m., citing the risk of the Kawagoe River overflowing due to heavy rain. The alert is set at the highest level of 5, 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 a safer place and to increase the chance of saving their lives.
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[Typhoon No. 10 summary on the 29th] Moves northward through Kyushu, heavy rain in Kanto region
2024-08-30 03:05:00
Typhoon No. 10 is moving northward through northern Kyushu, and active rain clouds are gathering even in areas far from the typhoon itself, with very heavy rain continuing in the Kanto region. Heavy rain and very strong winds are expected to continue through the 31st in western and eastern Japan, so the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for very strong winds, landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding.
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Tokyo's Meguro River reaches flood danger level
2024-08-30 02:57:00
The Meguro River, which runs through Tokyo, has exceeded its flood danger level, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a flood danger warning at 2:50 a.m., calling for caution. If the river overflows, there is a risk of flooding in Meguro and Shinagawa wards, so never go near the river. Go to a higher floor to ensure your safety. Be especially vigilant against flooding in the basements of buildings.
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Flood danger information lifted for Irumagawa River and Kobegawa River in Saitama Prefecture
2024-08-30 02:45:00
Flood danger warnings were issued for the Irumagawa River and the Kobe River, which flow through Saitama Prefecture and Tokyo, but the warning was lifted at 2:20 a.m. as the water levels had dropped and there was no longer any risk of flooding.
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Tokyo's Nogawa and Sengawa rivers reach flood danger levels
2024-08-30 02:35:00
The Nogawa and Sengawa rivers, which are part of the Tamagawa River system that runs through Tokyo, have exceeded the flood danger level, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a flood danger warning at 2:20 a.m., calling for caution. If the river overflows, Setagaya Ward and Mitaka City, Fuchu City, Chofu City, Koganei City, and Komae City may be flooded, so please do not go near the river under any circumstances. Please go up to a higher floor to ensure your safety. Be especially vigilant against flooding in the basements of buildings.
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Tokyo Machida Sakai River falls below flood danger level
2024-08-30 02:25:00
The Showa Bridge Observation Station on the Sakai River in Machida City, Tokyo, has fallen below the flood danger level.
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Roads flooded in Yaizu, Shizuoka, multiple cars on the road reported
2024-08-30 00:46:00
Heavy rain caused roads to flood in many parts of Yaizu City, and although the water had almost receded by 10:30 p.m. on the 29th, several cars that appeared to be unable to move remained stuck on the roads.
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[Damage from Typhoon No. 10] 4 dead, 94 injured, 1 missing
2024-08-30 00:26:00
Typhoon No. 10 has brought intensifying rain and winds across the country, leaving four people dead, 94 injured, and one person still missing.
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All major roads leading out of Shiiba Village, Miyazaki Prefecture, closed due to Typhoon No.
2024-08-30 00:03:00
According to Shiiba Village in Miyazaki Prefecture, all of the main routes connecting the village to the outside world are now impassable due to roadside collapses caused by heavy rains from Typhoon Faxai.
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