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Social News(2024/10/14)


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[Earthquake Alert] Earthquake magnitude 3 in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, and Chiba, no risk of tsunami

2024-10-14 20:15:00
At around 7:46 pm on the 14th, an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 3 was observed in Saitama, Chiba, Tokyo and Kanagawa prefectures. There is no need to worry about a tsunami caused by this earthquake.

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Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Survivor Gives Nobel Peace Prize Speech: "The seeds of peace have sprouted"

2024-10-14 18:37:00
The man who made a "Pledge for Peace" at this year's Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Anniversary ceremony gave a speech to high school students from Nagasaki and Hiroshima, and in response to the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, he said, "I think the seeds of peace have finally begun to sprout. I hope that the world will become a peaceful place soon."

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Iwao Hakamada: "I have finally been found completely innocent" - First public appearance since his conviction

2024-10-14 18:34:00
On the 14th, at a rally held in Shizuoka City, Iwao Hakamada, who was found not guilty in a retrial for the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture 58 years ago, spoke in front of many supporters, saying, "I have finally been found completely innocent."

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Emperor and Empress attend opening ceremony of National Cultural Festival etc. Gifu

2024-10-14 17:48:00
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress attended the opening ceremony of the National Culture Festival, held in Gifu City on the 14th.

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"Sports Day" is an event where people can enjoy various sports all over the country.

2024-10-14 16:30:00
October 14th is "Sports Day." Across the country, events were held where people could try out a variety of sports, with many people participating.

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Chinese boy's death at Japanese school resumes after about a month

2024-10-14 13:08:00
Last month, a Japanese school in Shenzhen, southern China, where a boy was attacked and killed by a man with a knife on his way to school, resumed classes on the 14th. Online classes will also be held for students who are feeling anxious.

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"Railway Day" - Reproduce the Hokuriku Shinkansen train and experience riding a mini Shinkansen in Ishikawa

2024-10-14 12:38:00
October 14th is "Railway Day." In Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture, a lively event was held to help people become familiar with the Hokuriku Shinkansen.

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President Biden visits hurricane-hit areas, stresses commitment to providing support

2024-10-14 07:50:00
U.S. President Biden visited the southern state of Florida, where homes and other buildings were damaged by the hurricane, and emphasized his intention to do everything in his power to support the affected areas.

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"Climate change and other factors have caused wildlife populations to plummet by 70% in the last 50 years" - Environmental NGO

2024-10-14 07:04:00
A Swiss-based environmental NGO has released a report stating that wild animal populations have fallen by more than 70% in the 50 years leading up to 2020 due to the effects of climate change and other factors.

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Taking on the challenge of flying a giant kite the size of about 30 tatami mats in Ueda, Nagano

2024-10-14 05:06:00
A group of octopus enthusiasts from Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture, attempted to fly a giant kite the size of 30 tatami mats.

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