Social News(2024/09/28)
One year after the ban on stealth marketing, 70% of influencers report a decrease in posting requests
2024-09-28 21:50:00
It has been almost a year since "stealth marketing," which hides the fact that it is an advertisement, was restricted. A survey conducted by a private company revealed that 70% of influencers felt that the number of requests to post so-called stealth marketing posts had decreased. However, 20% of influencers still responded that they had been requested to post by companies, etc., and the issue of how to eliminate this throughout the industry is an issue.
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Ishikawa: One week after record-breaking rains, what mental care is needed? [Expert commentary]
2024-09-28 21:06:00
The heavy rain damage occurred as people were trying to rebuild their lives after the earthquake in January this year. Some people are in a difficult situation that could be described as a double disaster. Professor Masaharu Maeda of Fukushima Medical University, who has been working on mental care issues in areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, emphasizes the need for active support, saying, "The stress is several times stronger than in the first disaster."
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Wajima restaurant near tourist spot damaged by heavy rain "aiming to reopen next spring"
2024-09-28 20:39:00
A restaurant near the tourist spot "Madoiwa" in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was hit by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, suffered damage from the recent heavy rains, including the road in front of the restaurant being buried. The couple who run the restaurant said, "The damage from the heavy rain following the earthquake was a shock," but they hope to reopen next spring.
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Ishikawa: One week after record rains, active support needed for "complex disaster"
2024-09-28 20:10:00
It has been a week since the record-breaking heavy rains hit the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture on the 28th. Two more deaths were confirmed in the region on the 28th, bringing the total number of deaths confirmed in the region as a result of the recent heavy rains to 13, according to police and other sources. Many people were affected by the heavy rains just as they were beginning to recover from the New Year's Day earthquake, and experts in mental care are calling for active support, saying that "they may feel many times more stressed and be overcome by feelings of helplessness."
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Ishikawa: One week after record-breaking rains, what support and perspectives are needed? [Expert commentary]
2024-09-28 19:36:00
Record-breaking heavy rains hit the Noto Peninsula as the area was recovering from the earthquake. This has also had a major psychological impact on the people affected. What kind of support is needed, and what perspective is necessary for future reconstruction? We spoke with Professor Michio Ubaura of the International Research Institute of Disaster Science at Tohoku University, who specializes in urban planning and serves as chairman of the Wajima City Reconstruction and Urban Planning Committee.
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Their Majesties attend 60th anniversary ceremony of the National Association for the Protection of Children and Adults with Severe Physical and Mental Disabilities
2024-09-28 19:16:00
A ceremony commemorating the 60th anniversary of the founding of an organization made up of parents of people with severe physical and mental disabilities was held in Tokyo, with the Emperor and Empress in attendance.
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The number of teachers in short supply has increased by 1.3 times as of September compared to the beginning of the fiscal year.
2024-09-28 19:16:00
"One day, suddenly, two classes started taking joint lessons," "the vice principal who doesn't usually teach classes is now teaching," and other such incidents are occurring in educational settings across the country. NHK's investigation revealed that the number of teachers in short supply had increased by 1.3 times as of September compared to May this year. As lifestyles and social structures change, how should schools change to protect children's learning?
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Ishikawa: One week after record rains, active support needed for "complex disaster"
2024-09-28 19:11:00
It has been a week since the record-breaking heavy rains hit the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture on the 28th. Two more deaths were confirmed in the region on the 28th, bringing the total number of deaths confirmed in the region as a result of the recent heavy rains to 13, according to police and other sources. Many people were affected by the heavy rains just as they were beginning to recover from the New Year's Day earthquake, and experts in mental care are calling for active support, saying that "they may feel many times more stressed and be overcome by feelings of helplessness."
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Hiroshima: Road restoration work continues 2 days after road collapse during excavation work
2024-09-28 18:59:00
On the 26th, a road collapsed during underground excavation work in Nishi-ku, Hiroshima City, causing damage such as surrounding buildings tilting. Restoration work on the road and other areas is still underway on the 28th.
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Pandas Li Li and Xin Xin head to China for their last viewing day at Ueno Zoo
2024-09-28 18:55:00
The giant pandas Ri Ri and Shin Shin at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, which will be returned to China on the 29th, had their last public viewing on the 28th, with many fans gathering to bid them a farewell.
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Meiji Shrine Gaien redevelopment: Residents briefing on proposed revision of tree conservation methods
2024-09-28 18:49:00
A public meeting was held to explain the proposed revisions to tree conservation methods in the redevelopment of Tokyo's Meiji Jingu Gaien Gardens, and participants called for careful consensus-building with residents.
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LDP Presidential Election: Ishiba, Takaichi, Koizumi - Who will be the winner in terms of online strategy?
2024-09-28 18:46:00
After a runoff vote, Ishiba was selected as the new president of the Liberal Democratic Party. All nine candidates used social media and videos in their election campaigns. Who was the winner in terms of social media strategy? We will analyze the characteristics of their messages and the interest they have online.
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Typhoon No. 18 is likely to approach Okinawa in the middle of next week. Pay attention to future information.
2024-09-28 18:42:00
Typhoon Hagibis, which formed in the sea east of the Philippines, is expected to develop and move northward, and may approach the Okinawa region with strong winds by the middle of next week. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to pay attention to future typhoon information.
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Two suspects arrested in robbery at home in Nerima, Tokyo; investigation into whereabouts of other men ongoing
2024-09-28 18:33:00
In the early hours of the 28th, a group of men broke into a house in Nerima Ward, Tokyo, injuring a parent and child, stealing valuables and fleeing. Two suspects have been arrested so far, but the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the whereabouts of at least three other men who are involved in the incident and are on the run.
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Sister of Iwao Hakamada, whose son was found not guilty in retrial, appeals for legal reform regarding retrials
2024-09-28 18:01:00
Following the acquittal of Hakamada Iwao in a retrial of the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture 58 years ago, a rally was held in Tokyo, where Hakamada's sister Hideko said, "I want some kind of tangible recognition for Iwao's long detention," and called for a revision of the law regarding retrials.
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The number of teachers in short supply has increased by 1.3 times as of September compared to the beginning of the fiscal year.
2024-09-28 16:44:00
The reality of the teacher shortage has become even more serious. According to an NHK interview, the number of teachers in elementary, junior high and high schools across the country has increased by 1.3 times compared to the beginning of the fiscal year.
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One new death confirmed in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, bringing the death toll in the Noto region to 13
2024-09-28 15:55:00
According to the police, one person was found in Kitakawachi, Noto-cho, Ishikawa Prefecture, on the morning of the 28th, and was later confirmed dead. In the afternoon of the 28th, one person was found on the beach in Monzen-cho, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and was confirmed dead. The police are investigating the details. According to the police and others, the number of deaths confirmed in the Noto region due to the recent heavy rains has now reached 13.
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Ishikawa: One week after record rains, search continues for missing people in Wajima and other areas
2024-09-28 15:02:00
It has been one week since record-breaking rains caused river flooding and landslides in Ishikawa Prefecture on the 28th. In Wajima City and other areas, the search for people who cannot be contacted and whose safety is unknown continues on the 28th.
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Pandas Li Li and Xin Xin head to China for their last viewing day at Ueno Zoo
2024-09-28 13:37:00
The giant pandas Ri Ri and Shin Shin at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, who are due to be returned to China on the 29th, were shown to the public for the last time on the 28th, with many fans gathering to bid them a farewell.
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Ishikawa Wajima: 1 new death confirmed; death toll from heavy rains in Noto region rises to 12
2024-09-28 13:26:00
According to the police, on the afternoon of the 28th, another person was found on the beach in Monzen-cho, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and his death was confirmed. The police are currently investigating the details. According to the police and others, the number of deaths confirmed in the Noto region due to the recent heavy rains has now risen to 12.
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Hiroshima: Road restoration work continues 2 days after road collapse during excavation work
2024-09-28 13:20:00
On the 26th, during underground excavation work in Nishi-ku, Hiroshima City, a road collapsed, causing surrounding buildings to tilt, and other damage. Restoration work on the road and other areas is still ongoing on the 28th.
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Ishikawa Noto Town: One more person found at search site for damage from heavy rain
2024-09-28 13:09:00
According to the police, one more person was found at the search site in Kitakawachi, Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, on the morning of the 28th. The police are currently investigating the details.
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Typhoon No. 18 has formed. Typhoon No. 17 is likely to approach the Kanto region and other areas early next week.
2024-09-28 12:35:00
On the morning of the 28th, Typhoon Hagibis formed east of the Philippines. The typhoon is bringing with it violent winds and is likely to approach the Sakishima Islands of Okinawa Prefecture in the middle of next week, so please pay close attention to future information.
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Ishikawa: One week after record rains, search continues for missing people in Wajima and other areas
2024-09-28 12:04:00
It has been one week since record-breaking rains caused river flooding and landslides in Ishikawa Prefecture on the 28th. In Wajima City and other areas, the search for people who cannot be contacted and whose safety is unknown continues on the 28th.
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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer passes through Taiwan Strait, participates in joint drills with five countries
2024-09-28 12:00:00
On the 28th, a Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer and an Australian Navy vessel, which passed through the Taiwan Strait this week, conducted joint training in the South China Sea. China has been stepping up its coercive actions in the South China Sea, and the Ministry of Defense said, "These activities are in keeping with international law and respect for maritime rights."
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Typhoon Hagibis forms and is expected to approach the Sakishima Islands of Okinawa Prefecture in the middle of next week.
2024-09-28 11:36:00
On the morning of the 28th, Typhoon Hagibis formed east of the Philippines. The typhoon is bringing with it violent winds and is likely to approach the Sakishima Islands of Okinawa Prefecture in the middle of next week, so please pay close attention to future information.
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Robbery at home in Tokyo's Nerima Ward, two residents injured
2024-09-28 10:35:00
In the early hours of the 28th, several people broke into a house in Nerima Ward, Tokyo, and beat up two men in their 50s and 20s who lived there, stealing their valuables and running away. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the incident as a robbery.
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Izu Islands: Extremely heavy rain expected tomorrow; watch out for landslides
2024-09-28 07:29:00
Due to the influence of a front and a low pressure system, the Izu Islands are at risk of very heavy rain through the 29th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be careful of flooding and landslides in low-lying areas.
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Tokyo's Hino City: Highly dangerous trees to be cut down and removed after tree fall accident
2024-09-28 06:59:00
Following an accident in September in which a man was crushed to death by a falling ginkgo tree branch in a city-managed green space, Hino City in Tokyo has decided to cut down or remove any trees throughout the city that are deemed dangerous from October onwards.
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Ishikawa Noto region: "Sediment accumulates in rivers, high flood risk" says expert
2024-09-28 06:37:00
It has been one week since record-breaking rains hit the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture on the 28th. Experts point out that the risk of flooding is increasing as sediment accumulates in rivers, and that the earthquake on New Year's Day has made landslides more likely to occur, so caution is needed.
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Ishikawa: One week since record-breaking rains; earthquake and heavy rains: support for the "double disaster" is a challenge
2024-09-28 05:36:00
On the 28th, it will be one week since record-breaking rains hit Ishikawa Prefecture, causing river flooding and landslides. While searches are still ongoing for people who cannot be contacted, the issue is how to provide thorough support to those who were affected by the earthquake in January this year, and who are now facing a severe situation that is being called "double disaster" as they try to rebuild their lives after being hit by the heavy rains.
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