Social News(2024/09/18)
Typhoon No. 14: Okinawa, Amami, Tanegashima and Yakushima regions are on alert for strong winds
2024-09-18 23:53:00
Typhoon No. 14 is moving northwest, bringing strong winds to Okinawa Prefecture, the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture, and the Tanegashima and Yakushima regions. It is expected to move into the East China Sea after approaching the main island of Okinawa. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people in Okinawa and Kagoshima prefectures to be on alert for high waves, strong winds, and landslides.
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Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture Forest fire cannot be contained Firefighting operations to resume on the morning of the 19th
2024-09-18 22:38:00
On the afternoon of the 18th, a forest fire broke out in Yamaguchi City, and firefighters tried to put out the fire, but were unable to do so and temporarily ceased operations. Firefighters plan to resume firefighting efforts on the morning of the 19th.
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"Red yeast rice" problem: "Puberulic acid is almost certain to be the causative substance" - Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
2024-09-18 21:58:00
In response to a case in which people who took Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red koji supplements complained of health problems, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has published the results of an investigation which has almost certainly determined that the causative substance is "puverulic acid," which is believed to have been created by contamination with blue mold.
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A boy attending a Japanese school in Guangdong, China, was attacked and injured by a man
2024-09-18 21:54:00
On the 18th, in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, southern China, a 10-year-old boy attending a Japanese school was stabbed by a man with a knife while on his way to school, was taken to a hospital and is currently undergoing surgery. In June in China, a school bus for another Japanese school was attacked by a man with a knife, injuring a Japanese parent and child, causing widespread anxiety in the local Japanese community.
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Tokyu Denentoshi Line operation resumes between Azamino and Nagatsuta
2024-09-18 21:53:00
According to Tokyu Corporation, services on the Denentoshi Line had been suspended between Azamino Station and Nagatsuta Station in Yokohama City due to a fire along the tracks, but resumed at 9:43 pm.
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Data tampering discovered when attaching axles to wheels on Toei Subway trains
2024-09-18 21:42:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has revealed that pressure data was falsified during the process of attaching axles to the wheels of trains on the Toei Subway and other lines, and is calling on the contractor to prevent this from happening again.
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Nuclear Regulation Authority Commissioner Akira Ishiwata, who opposed the new system, resigns
2024-09-18 21:32:00
Two commissioners of the Nuclear Regulation Authority held a press conference on the 18th to mark the expiration of their terms. Commissioner Ishiwata Akira, who voted against the new system last year to effectively extend the operating periods of nuclear power plants, said that his position from that time that the changes cannot be said to be in the direction of improving safety remains unchanged.
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Tokyu Denentoshi Line service suspended between Azamino and Nagatsuta
2024-09-18 21:16:00
According to Tokyu Corporation, Denentoshi Line services have been suspended between Azamino and Nagatsuta stations due to a fire that broke out along the tracks between Ichigao and Fujigaoka stations in Yokohama at around 8:49 p.m.
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"Red yeast rice" problem: "Puberulic acid is almost certain to be the causative substance" - Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
2024-09-18 20:53:00
In response to a case in which people who took supplements containing ingredients from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red koji (red yeast), complained of health problems, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has published the results of an investigation which has almost certainly determined that the causative substance is "puverulic acid," which is believed to have been created by contamination with blue mold.
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Tokyo's Setagaya Ward to issue "husband and wife (unregistered)" residence certificates to same-sex couples
2024-09-18 20:51:00
Setagaya Ward in Tokyo has announced a policy to issue resident registration cards with "husband (not yet notified)" or "wife (not yet notified)" written in the relationship column to same-sex couples who request it, starting this November. Nakano Ward also plans to start issuing such cards around the same time, which will be the first of the 23 wards to do so.
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Nagasaki "Atomic Bomb Survivors" Lawsuit: Governors Request PM Kishida Not to Appeal
2024-09-18 20:44:00
Following the Nagasaki District Court's ruling recognizing some of the plaintiffs as atomic bomb survivors in a lawsuit filed by Nagasaki "survivors of the atomic bombing," Nagasaki Governor Oishi and Nagasaki Mayor Suzuki met online with Prime Minister Kishida on the 18th and requested, as the heads of the prefecture and city, that he not appeal the decision.
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A boy attending a Japanese school in Guangdong, China, was attacked and injured by a man
2024-09-18 20:40:00
On the 18th, in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, southern China, a 10-year-old boy attending a Japanese school was stabbed by a man with a knife while on his way to school, was taken to a hospital and is currently undergoing surgery. In June in China, a school bus for another Japanese school was attacked by a man with a knife, injuring a Japanese parent and child, causing widespread anxiety in the local Japanese community.
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Tokushima Mima: City installs poles to prevent seniors from falling after fatal accident involving senior car fall
2024-09-18 20:35:00
Following an accident in July this year in Mima City, Tokushima Prefecture, in which a 91-year-old man died after his electric wheelchair, known as a "senior car," fell into a river, the city responded to requests from the local community by installing poles to prevent people from falling around the scene. The head of the local residents' association said, "There are many people in the area who use senior cars, so we hope that similar accidents will not occur again."
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Niigata, Sado: Man in his 80s collapses in agricultural greenhouse and dies of heatstroke
2024-09-18 19:24:00
As the lingering heat continues in many areas, on the 17th, a man in his 80s was found collapsed in an agricultural greenhouse in Sado City, Niigata Prefecture, and died of heatstroke. This is the sixth person to have died of heatstroke in Niigata Prefecture this year, and the prefecture and other organizations are continuing to call for people to take measures against heatstroke.
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4,157 people taken to hospital with heatstroke in the week ending September 15 nationwide: "Further measures must be taken"
2024-09-18 18:50:00
As the relentless summer heat continues, over 4,000 people nationwide were taken to hospitals with heatstroke in the week leading up to the 15th of this month, a high number for this time of year. The Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is calling for people to take measures to prevent heatstroke, as the heat is expected to continue for the foreseeable future.
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President of Shiretoko sightseeing boat accident operator arrested on suspicion of professional negligence resulting in death
2024-09-18 18:37:00
On the 18th, the First Regional Coast Guard Headquarters arrested the president of the operating company on suspicion of professional negligence resulting in death and other charges in connection with the accident two years ago in which a tourist boat sank off the coast of Hokkaido's Shiretoko Peninsula, leaving a total of 20 passengers and crew dead and six missing.
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Cross-party group approves outline of compensation bill including 15 million yen payment for former eugenic protection law victims
2024-09-18 18:09:00
A cross-party group of lawmakers involved in the former Eugenic Protection Law has approved the outline of a bill to provide new compensation, including paying 15 million yen to victims who were forced to undergo sterilization, and has decided to aim for the bill's early passage in the Diet.
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Japan Organ Transplant Network considers new organization to reduce burden
2024-09-18 18:06:00
In response to the problem of a shortage of staff at the Japan Organ Transplant Network, the only organization in Japan that mediates organ donations, resulting in delays in response, a specialist committee of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to separate the task of dealing with the families of organ donors and to consider creating a new organization to take on this role.
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Nagano Prefecture Governor and others request JR Central to quickly open the Linear Chuo Shinkansen
2024-09-18 17:57:00
Following JR Central's decision to abandon plans to open the Linear Chuo Shinkansen in 2027, Nagano Governor Abe and the heads of local governments along the line visited JR Central's headquarters on the 18th and met with the company's president to request clarification of the new opening date and an early opening.
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Tokyo city centre hits hottest day on record, Kanto-Koshin region advised to be on alert as atmospheric conditions become unstable
2024-09-18 17:50:00
On the 18th, the heat remained intense in western and eastern Japan, with temperatures exceeding 35°C in central Tokyo, the latest day of extreme heat on record. Extreme heat is also expected in western and eastern Japan on the 19th, so please continue to take measures to prevent heatstroke. Meanwhile, the atmospheric conditions are unstable over a wide area of the Kanto-Koshin region, so strict vigilance is required against landslides.
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PFAS detected in Saitama City sewer pipes at concentrations 240 times higher than the national provisional target level
2024-09-18 17:42:00
Two PFAS (fluorinated organic compounds), which are known to be harmful, were detected in a sewer pipe connected to a river that runs through Saitama City, at concentrations 240 times the national provisional target value. The city has decided to work with relevant agencies to conduct an investigation to identify the cause.
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Tokyo Metro announces "irregularities in axle installation" Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to conduct special safety inspection
2024-09-18 17:24:00
Tokyo Metro announced that a group company had engaged in work to attach axles to train wheels with pressure that exceeded the standard and falsified numerical values. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism plans to conduct a special safety audit of Tokyo Metro and other companies from the 19th.
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Rescue efforts continue after rocks fall on road near Sumatakyo Onsen in Shizuoka Prefecture, leaving around 30 people stranded
2024-09-18 17:00:00
On the morning of the 18th, a rockfall occurred on a road near Sumatakyo Onsen, a tourist spot in Kawane-cho, Shizuoka Prefecture, and according to the police, about 30 people, including tourists, were left stranded. The police are investigating the situation at the scene and are using helicopters to rescue the stranded people.
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"Red yeast rice" problem: "Puberulic acid is almost certain to be the causative substance" - Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
2024-09-18 16:53:00
In response to a case in which people who took supplements containing ingredients from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red koji (red yeast), complained of health problems, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has published the results of an investigation which has almost certainly determined that the causative substance is "puverulic acid," which is believed to have been created by contamination with blue mold.
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Kanagawa Prefectural Police Sergeant loses police notebook after drinking alcohol, found during search
2024-09-18 16:33:00
This month, a Kanagawa Prefectural Police sergeant in his 30s lost his backpack containing his police notebook and other documents in Yokohama after drinking with a colleague. The notebook was later found, and so far there has been no evidence of misuse, and the police are currently investigating the details of the incident.
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Unstable atmosphere in eastern Japan, heavy rain in Yamanashi Prefecture, ensure safety
2024-09-18 16:21:00
Due to the influence of the front, the atmospheric conditions became very unstable, especially in eastern Japan, and it is estimated that about 100 mm of rain fell in one hour in Yamanashi Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a "record-breaking short-term heavy rain information" and urged people to ensure their safety.
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Record-breaking heavy rain near Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture, threatening disaster
2024-09-18 15:53:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, radar analysis shows that about 100 mm of heavy rain fell in the hour leading up to 3:30 pm near Tsuru City, Yamanashi 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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National Police Agency Commissioner General: "Investigations to strike a blow against anonymous, mobile crime groups"
2024-09-18 15:47:00
Regarding "anonymous, mobile crime groups" that use members gathered through social media to commit a variety of crimes, including specialized fraud and investment fraud, National Police Agency Commissioner General Tsuyuki Yasuhiro gave orders at a meeting of investigative leaders from around the country to crack down on the organizations by any means possible.
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Court clerk sues government over "repeated power harassment from superiors" in Okayama
2024-09-18 15:35:00
A clerk in his 50s working at a court in Okayama Prefecture has filed a lawsuit in the Okayama District Court against the government seeking 3.3 million yen in damages, claiming that he had suffered repeated power harassment from his superiors, which led to depression.
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Typhoon No. 14 may approach Okinawa's main island this evening, be on alert for high waves
2024-09-18 15:12:00
The large typhoon, No. 14, is moving northwestward, bringing strong winds to the Daito Islands of Okinawa. It is expected to come closest to the main island of Okinawa between the evening and night of the 18th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people in Okinawa and Kagoshima prefectures to be on alert for high waves, strong winds, and landslides.
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JR Ome Line operation resumes
2024-09-18 15:09:00
According to JR East, services on the JR Ome Line were suspended on both inbound and outbound lines between Ome Station and Okutama Station due to the heavy rain, but services resumed by 2:41 p.m.
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A boy attending a Japanese school in Guangdong, China, was attacked and injured by a man
2024-09-18 14:50:00
According to the Japanese government, a boy attending a Japanese school in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, southern China, was attacked by a man on the morning of the 18th, injured, and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital. The government has requested the Chinese side to take measures to prevent recurrence of such incidents through the local consulate-general.
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Husband arrested in Kumamoto on suspicion of murder for "helping his wife commit suicide"
2024-09-18 14:37:00
On the 17th, an 80-year-old woman was found dead in a senior citizen's home with care services in Kumamoto City, and police arrested her 88-year-old husband, who lived with her, on suspicion of murder. According to the police, the husband has stated that he "helped his wife die."
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Real estate company president arrested for falsely claiming adult entertainment establishments were used for residential purposes
2024-09-18 14:32:00
The president of a Tokyo real estate company was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of fraud for allegedly sending false documents to a management company to broker the sale of an apartment building, despite the knowledge that it would be used as an adult entertainment establishment.
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28 people stranded after rockfall between Shizuoka's Sumatakyo Onsen and the Dream Suspension Bridge
2024-09-18 14:30:00
According to the police, a rockfall occurred on the road between the tourist spot Sumatakyo Onsen and the Dream Suspension Bridge in Kawane Town, Shizuoka Prefecture, just before 10 a.m. on the 18th, making the road impassable.
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Severe summer heat continues as Tokyo city hits its hottest day on record, requiring continued heatstroke prevention measures
2024-09-18 14:01:00
On the 18th, the heat remained intense in western and eastern Japan, with temperatures exceeding 35°C in central Tokyo, the latest day of extreme heat on record. In some places, temperatures have reached 37°C, so please continue to take measures to prevent heatstroke.
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Did you know? Dangers of myopia in children - Take measures from infancy!
2024-09-18 14:00:00
Is your child's myopia progressing without you realizing it? Myopia increases the risk of developing eye diseases such as cataracts and retinal detachment that can lead to blindness. Furthermore, myopia in young children progresses faster than in adults, so it is important to take measures early. It is not too late, and there are ways to stop it with daily habits. (Nakamoto Fumi, Reporter, Osaka Broadcasting Station)
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President of Shiretoko sightseeing boat accident operator arrested on suspicion of professional negligence resulting in death
2024-09-18 13:51:00
On the 18th, the First Regional Coast Guard arrested the president of the operating company on suspicion of professional negligence resulting in death and other charges in connection with the accident two years ago in which the tourist boat "KAZU 1" sank off the coast of Hokkaido's Shiretoko Peninsula, killing 20 passengers and crew and leaving six missing.
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A boy attending a Japanese school in Guangdong, China, was attacked and injured by a man
2024-09-18 13:51:00
According to the Japanese government, a boy attending a Japanese school in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, southern China, was attacked by a man on the morning of the 18th, injured, and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital. The government has requested the Chinese side to take measures to prevent recurrence of such incidents through the local consulate-general.
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A pass with a panoramic view of Mt. Fuji. Japanese silver grass in full bloom
2024-09-18 13:27:00
At a popular pass in Yamanakako Village, Yamanashi Prefecture, which offers a panoramic view of Mount Fuji, the Japanese silver grass is in full bloom, signaling to visitors that autumn has arrived.
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Trump appeals for support at first rally since gunman arrested while golfing
2024-09-18 13:17:00
Former U.S. President Trump held his first campaign rally since the incident in which a gun suspect was arrested near where he was playing golf. While expressing his gratitude for a call from Vice President Harris after the incident, he also appealed for support for his victory in the presidential election, saying, "We have to take this country back."
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President of Shiretoko sightseeing boat accident operator arrested on suspicion of professional negligence resulting in death
2024-09-18 13:13:00
On the 18th, the First Regional Coast Guard arrested the president of the operating company on suspicion of professional negligence resulting in death, etc., in connection with the accident two years ago when the tourist boat "KAZU 1" sank off the coast of the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido, killing 20 passengers and crew and leaving six missing. The Coast Guard will hold a press conference at 2:00 pm to explain the details of the arrest.
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North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles, all of which fell inland near the east coast
2024-09-18 12:56:00
The Ministry of Defense announced on the morning of the 18th that multiple ballistic missiles were launched from North Korea, all of which are believed to have fallen near the eastern coast of North Korea's inland area. The Ministry of Defense is continuing its vigilance and monitoring while conducting detailed analysis.
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Three men break into a house in Saitama and steal a wallet and other items before fleeing
2024-09-18 12:24:00
In the early hours of the 18th, a group of three men broke into a home in Saitama City, threatened an elderly mother and daughter, tied them up with duct tape, and stole their wallets and other items before fleeing. Police are investigating the incident as a robbery.
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A boy attending a Japanese school in Guangdong, China, was attacked and injured by a man
2024-09-18 12:22:00
According to the Japanese government, a boy attending a Japanese school in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, southern China, was attacked by a man on the morning of the 18th, injured, and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital. The government has requested the Chinese side to take measures to prevent recurrence of such incidents through the local consulate-general.
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President of Shiretoko sightseeing boat accident operator arrested on suspicion of professional negligence resulting in death
2024-09-18 12:15:00
On the 18th, the First Regional Coast Guard arrested the president of the operating company on suspicion of professional negligence resulting in death and other charges in connection with the accident two years ago in which the tourist boat "KAZU 1" sank off the coast of Hokkaido's Shiretoko Peninsula, killing 20 passengers and crew and leaving six missing.
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Western and Eastern Japan already experiencing scorching hot days with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees; measures to prevent heatstroke
2024-09-18 12:13:00
On the 18th, high pressure will continue to cover western and eastern Japan, causing temperatures to rise, with some areas already reaching scorching temperatures of over 35 degrees. Please continue to take measures to prevent heatstroke.
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Typhoon No. 14 may approach Okinawa's main island this evening, be on alert for high waves
2024-09-18 11:59:00
The large typhoon, No. 14, is moving northwestward, bringing strong winds to the Daito Islands of Okinawa. It is expected to come closest to the main island of Okinawa between the evening and night of the 18th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people in Okinawa and Kagoshima prefectures to be on alert for high waves, strong winds, and landslides.
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North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles, all of which fell inland near the east coast
2024-09-18 10:46:00
The Ministry of Defense announced on the morning of the 18th that multiple ballistic missiles were launched from North Korea, all of which are believed to have fallen near the eastern coast of North Korea's inland area. The Ministry of Defense is continuing its vigilance and monitoring while conducting detailed analysis.
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Three men broke into a house in Saitama, stole a wallet and fled
2024-09-18 09:26:00
On the early morning of the 18th, a group of three men broke into a house in Saitama City, threatened two women with what appeared to be blunt objects, stole their wallets and other items, and fled. Police are investigating the incident as a robbery.
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Heavy rain damage spreads across eastern and central Europe, leaving 21 dead and cutting off power and water supplies
2024-09-18 09:17:00
Heavy rains are causing widespread damage in eastern and central Europe, with Reuters reporting that a total of 21 people have died in the various countries, and that power and water shortages remain severe.
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North Korea launches two possible ballistic missiles, may have fallen outside Japan's EEZ
2024-09-18 08:01:00
According to the Ministry of Defense and other sources, North Korea launched two possible ballistic missiles on the morning of the 18th. Both are believed to have already fallen outside Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ), and the Ministry of Defense is continuing to monitor and be on alert.
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Police car hit by truck on Ken-O Expressway, bursts into flames, no injuries
2024-09-18 07:49:00
At dawn on the 18th, a police car that had stopped to deal with an accident on the Ken-o Expressway and the Metropolitan Inter-City Link Expressway in Kuki City, Saitama Prefecture, was rear-ended by a large truck and burst into flames. No one was injured, but the accident has resulted in the closure of some sections of the outer loop of the Ken-o Expressway.
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North Korea's possible ballistic missile may have already fallen, Japan Coast Guard
2024-09-18 07:12:00
The Japan Coast Guard announced at 7:06 a.m. that, citing information from the Ministry of Defense, "What may be a ballistic missile appears to have already fallen." They are urging ships currently sailing to pay close attention to future information. This is the 11th time this year that North Korea has launched a ballistic missile or a possible ballistic missile since the 12th of this month.
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Typhoon No. 14 to approach Okinawa from this evening to night, be on alert for high waves
2024-09-18 06:04:00
The large typhoon, No. 14, is moving west-northwest, bringing strong winds to the Daito Islands of Okinawa. It is expected to come closest to the main island of Okinawa between the evening and night of the 18th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people in Okinawa and Kagoshima prefectures to be on alert for high waves, strong winds and landslides.
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Sendai: Woman in her 40s stabbed with knife, son arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
2024-09-18 05:03:00
On the 17th, police arrested the 19-year-old son of a woman in her 40s who was found bleeding and collapsed in an apartment in Sendai City on suspicion of attempted murder.
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Chiba Matsudo: A first-grade boy was hit by a car on his way home from school and died
2024-09-18 00:25:00
On the afternoon of the 17th, an elementary school boy was killed when he was hit by a car while crossing the street on his way home from school in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture. The police are currently investigating the details of the accident.
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What is the price of land in your town? 2024 Prefectural Land Price Survey
2024-09-18 00:12:00
Every year, the Prefectural Land Price Survey investigates land prices across the country. Land prices for over 21,400 locations nationwide were released on the 18th, and NHK has created a map that visualizes all of them and makes it available to everyone. "Which major cities are seeing rising land prices?" "Which tourist destinations are doing well with inbound tourists?" And "What city do you live in?" We will be reporting on this year's trends in detail.
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