Social News(2024/09/08)
Gunma Prefecture: Record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall reported near Annaka, threatening disaster
2024-09-08 22:55:00
Warm, humid air flowing in toward the front has caused the atmospheric conditions in Gunma Prefecture to become extremely unstable, and radar analysis indicates that about 120 mm of torrential rain fell in the hour leading up to 10 p.m. in the Matsuida-cho area of Annaka City. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall information" and is urging people to ensure their safety.
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Nine injured at music event in Moka, Tochigi; lightning strike suspected
2024-09-08 21:39:00
On the evening of the 8th, nine staff members, both male and female, sustained leg injuries at a music event held in Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture. At the time, the atmospheric conditions around the venue were very unstable, and police are investigating the situation, believing that the injuries were caused by lightning.
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Gunma prefecture: "Record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall" near Tomioka, risk of disaster looms
2024-09-08 21:30:00
Warm, humid air flowing in toward the front caused extremely unstable atmospheric conditions in Gunma Prefecture, and radar analysis showed that about 100 mm of torrential rain fell in the hour leading up to 8:40 pm near Myogi-cho, Tomioka City. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall information" and is urging people to ensure their safety.
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Gunma prefecture: "Record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall" near Tomioka, risk of disaster looms
2024-09-08 21:06:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, radar analysis indicates that about 100 mm of heavy rain fell in the hour leading up to 8:40 pm in the area around Myogi-cho, Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture. As the risk of a disaster is imminent, the agency has issued a "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall information" and is calling for people to ensure their safety.
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Nine people injured at music event in Moka, Tochigi; lightning strikes reported near venue
2024-09-08 19:42:00
On the afternoon of the 8th, police received multiple reports of injuries at a music event in Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture. According to the police, nine people were injured, but their injuries are not life-threatening. At the time, there was information that there was bad weather and lightning around the venue, so the police and others are investigating the situation in detail.
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Kanto-Koshin region: Extremely unstable atmospheric conditions. Be on alert for flooding and lightning strikes.
2024-09-08 19:17:00
Due to the influence of warm and humid air flowing in toward the front, the atmospheric conditions in the Kanto-Koshin region have become very unstable, and very heavy rain has fallen in Tochigi Prefecture. It is necessary to be on guard against flooding in low-lying areas, as well as against lightning strikes, tornadoes, and other violent gusts of wind.
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Nine people injured at music event in Moka, Tochigi; lightning strikes reported near venue
2024-09-08 19:05:00
On the afternoon of the 8th, police received multiple reports of injuries at a music event in Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture. According to the police, nine people were injured, but their injuries are not life-threatening. At the time, there was information that there was bad weather and lightning around the venue, so the police and others are investigating the situation in detail.
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"Symptoms of PTSD after Demobilization" - Families of former Japanese soldiers share their experiences at a gathering in Tokyo
2024-09-08 18:34:00
On the 8th, a gathering was held in Shibuya, Tokyo for families of former Japanese soldiers who showed symptoms similar to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after being discharged from the Pacific War and other wars to talk about their experiences.
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One month after the Hyuga-nada earthquake, what are the new risks and their impact on the Nankai Trough megathrust earthquake?
2024-09-08 18:23:00
It has been one month since the Hyuga-Nada earthquake, which recorded a maximum seismic intensity of 6-low in Miyazaki Prefecture, occurred on the 8th. Expert analysis has revealed the risk of a major earthquake due to "residual cracks" in the surrounding area. Meanwhile, while no direct impact on a major earthquake in the Nankai Trough has been confirmed so far, experts are sounding the alarm, saying "the risk is steadily increasing." Here is a summary of what is known about this earthquake.
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Authors hold symposium in Tokyo for a society free of sexual violence and harassment
2024-09-08 18:17:00
In an effort to create a society free of sexual violence and harassment, a symposium was held in Tokyo bringing together writers, experts and others who issued a declaration stating, "We will work to eradicate sexual violence and aim to create a society where the voiceless are not drowned out."
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Unemployment benefits in four cities and towns in Ishikawa's Oku-Noto region as of July increased 3.75 times compared to the same month last year
2024-09-08 16:30:00
In four cities and towns in the Oku-Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, which sustained serious damage from the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the number of people receiving unemployment benefits has increased to over 860 as of July this year, 3.75 times the number in the same month last year. Hello Work is stepping up support for people who lost their jobs in the earthquake, as there is a risk that their unemployment will become prolonged.
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Man in his 70s attacked by bear while walking, sustaining serious injuries to head and arm, Iwakuni, Yamaguchi
2024-09-08 12:34:00
On the morning of the 8th, a man in his 70s was attacked by a bear while walking along a mountain trail in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and suffered serious injuries to his head and arms. The man's life is not in danger, but as there have been a series of bear sightings in the prefecture, the police and others are calling for caution.
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Woman dies after train collides with light passenger car at JR Uchibo Line crossing, Minamiboso, Chiba
2024-09-08 12:05:00
On the morning of the 8th, a train collided with a light passenger vehicle at a railroad crossing on the JR Uchibo Line in Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture. The elderly woman driving the light passenger vehicle was taken to the hospital, but was confirmed dead.
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Saitama: Police car crashes into light vehicle during emergency response; 4 people taken to hospital
2024-09-08 11:44:00
A little after 12:30 a.m. on the 8th, a police car in an emergency situation collided with a light passenger vehicle in Ageo City, Saitama Prefecture, and four men and women in the light passenger vehicle sustained severe head injuries and were taken to the hospital. The police are investigating the circumstances of the accident and will investigate whether the emergency driving method was appropriate.
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One month after the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" was issued, various regions are considering ways to improve the situation
2024-09-08 11:41:00
It has been one month since the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" was released on the 8th. In areas where tsunamis are expected, there has been confusion in the response of some local governments, but in Ikata Town, Ehime Prefecture, where the "Regional Disaster Prevention Plan" did not previously include a response to emergency information, it has been revealed that the town will decide on a new response policy, such as calling for advance evacuation, and incorporate this into its plan. In addition, the Cabinet Office, which is in charge of disaster prevention responses for the Nankai Trough earthquake, will conduct a survey of local governments and businesses within this month to examine how information is communicated, and will continue to consider ways to improve the situation.
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Man attacked by bear on residential property, injured by ear biting, Kyoto Nantan
2024-09-08 11:38:00
In the early hours of the 8th, a man was attacked by a bear on the grounds of a house in Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture, and sustained injuries. This is the first time this year that a person has been attacked by a bear in Nantan City, and the city is calling for caution.
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Heavy rain expected in Kanto-Koshin through tomorrow; be careful of flooding
2024-09-08 11:26:00
In the Kanto-Koshin region, the warm, humid air flowing toward the front is expected to cause unstable atmospheric conditions through the 9th, resulting in heavy rainfall in some areas. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against flooding and landslides in low-lying areas.
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One year after record rains in Chiba, tourist inns strengthen preparations and reopen
2024-09-08 11:20:00
September 8th marks one year since the record-breaking heavy rains that caused flooding mainly in Chiba and Ibaraki prefectures. In Chiba prefecture, where more than 2,000 homes were damaged, emergency repairs were completed in August this year, and in the tourist destination of Yoro Valley, a ryokan that had been closed has reopened, and recovery is progressing.
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Saitama Prefecture, Ageo: Police car crashes into light vehicle during emergency run, 4 people transported to hospital
2024-09-08 11:10:00
A little after 12:30 a.m. on the 8th, a police car in an emergency run collided with a light vehicle in Ageo City, Saitama Prefecture, and four men and women in the light vehicle suffered severe head injuries and were taken to the hospital. The police are investigating the circumstances of the accident and will investigate whether the emergency run method was appropriate.
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Train and light vehicle collide at JR Uchibo Line crossing, one person unconscious, Minamiboso, Chiba
2024-09-08 10:36:00
On the morning of the 8th, a train collided with a light vehicle at a railroad crossing on the JR Uchibo Line in Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture. The woman driving the vehicle was taken to the hospital but remains unconscious.
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Train and light vehicle collide at JR Uchibo Line crossing, one person unconscious, Minamiboso, Chiba
2024-09-08 10:14:00
On the morning of the 8th, a train collided with a light vehicle at a railroad crossing on the JR Uchibo Line in Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture. The woman driving the vehicle was taken to the hospital but remains unconscious.
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One year after record rains, recovery is slowly progressing in Chiba Prefecture, where over 2,000 buildings were damaged
2024-09-08 05:10:00
It has been one year since the record-breaking rains that caused flooding mainly in Chiba and Ibaraki prefectures on the 8th. In Chiba prefecture, where more than 2,000 homes were damaged, emergency repairs to homes were completed last month and recovery is gradually progressing.
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Three parties are in the process of joining the LDP in offering Hyogo Governor Saito his resignation
2024-09-08 05:09:00
Regarding the issue of Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito being accused of power harassment, it has been learned that three other factions are coordinating to join the Liberal Democratic Party, the largest faction in the prefectural assembly, in its request for the governor's resignation. Of the five factions in the prefectural assembly, the Japan Innovation Party, which has not yet decided on its response, is also planning to decide on its policy soon.
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One month after the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" was issued, various regions are considering ways to improve the situation
2024-09-08 05:08:00
It has been one month since the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" was released on the 8th. In areas where tsunamis are expected, there has been confusion in the response of some local governments, but in Ikata Town, Ehime Prefecture, where the "Regional Disaster Prevention Plan" did not previously include a response to emergency information, it has been revealed that the town will decide on a new response policy, such as calling for advance evacuation, and incorporate this into its plan. In addition, the Cabinet Office, which is in charge of disaster prevention responses for the Nankai Trough earthquake, will conduct a survey of local governments and businesses within this month to examine how information is communicated, and will continue to consider ways to improve the situation.
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Paris Paralympics: Italian transgender athletes: "Same rights for everyone"
2024-09-08 02:07:00
An Italian athlete who has publicly identified as transgender competed in the visually impaired class of the women's 200 meters at the Paris Paralympics on the 6th, and said, "Being born a man should not be a reason for discrimination. We should have the same rights as everyone else."
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