Social News(2025/02/01)
Saitama Yashio road collapse, slope construction completed, still time to start search
2025-02-01 22:26:00
Following the large-scale road collapse that occurred in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, where one man is still missing, construction has been completed to build a slope to allow heavy machinery into the hole. However, it will be some time before a full-scale search can begin, as it will be necessary to remove large concrete pipes that were buried there. According to the fire department, a certain amount of water was confirmed in the hole after the evening of the 1st, and as of 8:30 pm, work under the slope has been suspended to ensure safety.
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[Commentary] Snow in Kanto-Koshin, mainly in the morning of the 2nd, be careful of traffic impacts
2025-02-01 22:20:00
Due to the influence of a "southern coast low" passing along the southern coast of Honshu, intermittent snow is expected to fall in the Kanto-Koshin region, mainly in the morning on the 2nd, and snow is expected to accumulate in some areas on flat ground such as the 23 wards of Tokyo. Please be careful of the impact of snowfall and frozen roads on traffic.
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18-year-old high school student arrested on suspicion of murder in Tokunoshima, Kagoshima
2025-02-01 22:17:00
On the night of the 1st, police arrested an 18-year-old male high school student living in Kagoshima Prefecture on suspicion of murder and trespassing in connection with the murder of a 55-year-old woman on Tokunoshima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture last November.
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[Commentary] Snow in Kanto-Koshin, mainly in the morning of the 2nd, be careful of traffic impacts
2025-02-01 22:02:00
Due to the influence of a "southern coast low" passing along the southern coast of Honshu, intermittent snow is expected to fall in the Kanto-Koshin region, mainly in the morning on the 2nd, and snow is expected to accumulate in some areas on flat ground such as the 23 wards of Tokyo. Please be careful of the impact of snowfall and frozen roads on traffic.
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Kanagawa: Woman hiking injured after being attacked by bear Yamagata: Bears in parks
2025-02-01 21:37:00
On the morning of the 1st, a woman in her 60s was attacked by a bear on a hiking trail in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and suffered injuries to her hand. A bear was also spotted in the city of Shinjo City, Yamagata Prefecture, and is believed to still be staying in Mogami Park in the city center.
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Japan Confederation of A-bomb Victims Organizations holds Nobel Peace Prize report meeting in Tokyo to confirm future activities
2025-02-01 21:12:00
The Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, or Nihon Hidankyo, which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, held a meeting in Tokyo on the 1st to report on the award and confirm its future activities, including further digging up testimonies from atomic bomb survivors.
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Saitama Yashio road collapse, slope construction completed, still time to start search
2025-02-01 21:02:00
Following the large-scale road collapse that occurred in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, where one man is still missing, construction has been completed to build a slope to allow heavy machinery into the hole. However, it will be some time before a full-scale search can begin, as it will be necessary to remove large concrete pipes that were buried there. According to the fire department, a certain amount of water was confirmed in the hole after the evening of the 1st, and as of 8:30 pm, work under the slope has been suspended to ensure safety.
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Kanagawa: Woman hiking injured after being attacked by bear Yamagata: Bears in parks
2025-02-01 20:59:00
On the morning of the 1st, a woman in her 60s was attacked by a bear on a hiking trail in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and suffered injuries to her hand. A bear was also spotted in the city of Shinjo, Yamagata Prefecture, and is believed to still be remaining in a park in the city center.
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Deepseek develops generation AI, Japanese digital minister urges "refrain from use"
2025-02-01 20:07:00
Regarding the generative AI developed by China's DeepSeek, Digital Minister Taira expressed his intention to urge government ministries and agencies to refrain from using it unless concerns about the handling of personal information are resolved.
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Saitama Yashio road collapse, slope construction completed, still time to start search
2025-02-01 19:28:00
Construction work has been completed to build a slope to allow heavy machinery to enter the hole following a large road collapse in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, where one man is still missing. However, it is still necessary to remove a large concrete pipe that was buried there, and it is expected that it will be some time before a full-scale search can begin.
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Woman injured in bear attack while hiking in Kanagawa Prefecture Bear sightings also reported in Yamagata Prefecture
2025-02-01 19:25:00
On the morning of the 1st, a woman in her 60s was attacked by a bear on a hiking trail in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and suffered injuries to her hand. A bear was also spotted in the city of Shinjo, Yamagata Prefecture, and is believed to still be remaining in a park in the city center.
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Saitama Yashio road collapse, slope construction completed, still time to start search
2025-02-01 18:47:00
Construction work has been completed to build a slope to allow heavy machinery to enter the hole following a large road collapse in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, where one man is still missing. However, it is still necessary to remove a large concrete pipe that was buried there, and it is expected that it will be some time before a full-scale search can begin.
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Snow in Kanto-Koshin region mainly in the morning of the 2nd, be careful of traffic impacts
2025-02-01 18:19:00
Due to the influence of a "southern coast low" passing along the southern coast of Honshu, intermittent snow is expected to fall in the Kanto-Koshin region, mainly in the morning on the 2nd, and snow is expected to accumulate in some areas on flat ground such as the 23 wards of Tokyo. Please be careful of the impact of snowfall and frozen roads on traffic.
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Saitama Yashio road collapse, slope construction to be completed as early as today
2025-02-01 18:06:00
According to the prefecture, construction of a ramp at the site of a large road collapse in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, where one man is missing, is expected to be completed as early as within the day. After the ramp is completed, the fire department will begin a full-scale search after ensuring the safety of its firefighters.
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"Why are foreigners here?" Data showing the forefront of inbound tourism
2025-02-01 17:51:00
36.86 million people. This is the number of foreign tourists who visited Japan last year. This year is expected to surpass last year's record high. Where in Japan are the numbers of foreigners increasing? NHK conducted an original analysis of various parts of the country using the latest big data and found some surprising areas. This is the forefront of inbound tourism, as seen through data analysis using maps.
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Hokkaido's Monbetsu "first day of drift ice" announced, 13 days later than last year
2025-02-01 17:45:00
Monbetsu City in Hokkaido, which independently monitors drift ice, announced the "first day of drift ice" at around 1:00 p.m. on the 1st, saying that drift ice had been spotted offshore. This was 13 days later than last year.
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Noto Peninsula earthquake: 42 construction projects fail to receive bids, delaying reconstruction efforts
2025-02-01 17:34:00
A year and a month has passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake, and while reconstruction is being rushed, it has been discovered that at least 42 public construction projects related to reconstruction in the affected areas have had their bids rejected. With reconstruction construction expected to get fully underway in the future, there are concerns about the impact this will have.
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Saitama Yashio road collapse, slope construction to be completed as early as today
2025-02-01 16:43:00
According to the prefecture, construction of a ramp at the site of a large road collapse in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, where one man is missing, is expected to be completed as early as within the day. After the ramp is completed, the fire department will begin a full-scale search after ensuring the safety of its firefighters.
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Tomorrow, snowfall is expected even on flat land in Tokyo's 23 wards. Be careful of traffic impacts.
2025-02-01 15:47:00
Due to the influence of a "southern coast low" passing along the southern coast of Honshu, heavy snow will fall mainly along the mountains of the Kanto-Koshin region on the 2nd, and snow may accumulate on flat land such as the 23 wards of Tokyo. Although the forecast is still uncertain, please be careful of the impact of snowfall and frozen roads on traffic.
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Yamanashi Daizokyojiyama forest fire extinguished two weeks after outbreak
2025-02-01 15:23:00
A forest fire that broke out on January 18th in a mountain straddling the cities of Kofu and Fuefuki in Yamanashi Prefecture was confirmed to have been extinguished two weeks later on February 1st.
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Saitama Yashio road collapse, slope construction to be completed as early as today
2025-02-01 12:13:00
According to the prefecture, construction of a ramp at the site of a large road collapse in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, where one man is missing, is expected to be completed as early as within the day. After the ramp is completed, the fire department will begin a full-scale search after ensuring the safety of its firefighters.
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Tomorrow, snowfall is expected even on flat land in Tokyo's 23 wards. Be careful of traffic impacts.
2025-02-01 11:39:00
Due to the influence of a "southern coast low" passing along the southern coast of Honshu, heavy snow will fall mainly along the mountains of the Kanto-Koshin region on the 2nd, and snow may accumulate on flat land such as the 23 wards of Tokyo. Although the forecast is still uncertain, please be careful of the impact of snowfall and frozen roads on traffic.
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Odakyu Enoshima Line Yamato-Fujisawa operations resumed on both lines
2025-02-01 09:04:00
Due to a fatal accident at Chogo Station, the Odakyu Enoshima Line suspended services on both lines between Yamato Station and Fujisawa Station, but services resumed at around 8:50 a.m.
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Snowfall is expected in Tokyo's 23 wards tomorrow. Be aware of traffic impacts.
2025-02-01 08:45:00
Due to the influence of a "southern coast low" passing along the southern coast of Honshu, heavy snow will fall mainly along the mountains of the Kanto-Koshin region on the 2nd, and snow may accumulate on flat land such as the 23 wards of Tokyo. Although the forecast is still uncertain, please be careful of the impact of snowfall and frozen roads on traffic.
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Meguro Ward, Tokyo to introduce "toilet trucks" equipped with flush toilets
2025-02-01 08:08:00
In preparation for large-scale disasters such as an earthquake directly beneath the capital, Meguro Ward in Tokyo plans to introduce new "toilet trucks" equipped with flush toilets in the new fiscal year of Reiwa 7.
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Odakyu Enoshima Line Yamato-Fujisawa service suspended on both lines due to fatal accident
2025-02-01 08:00:00
Odakyu Enoshima Line services have been suspended on both lines between Yamato Station and Fujisawa Station due to a personal injury accident that occurred at around 7:20 a.m. at Chogo Station in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
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Snowfall is expected in Tokyo's 23 wards tomorrow. Be aware of traffic impacts.
2025-02-01 07:17:00
Due to the influence of a "southern coast low" passing along the southern coast of Honshu, heavy snow will fall mainly along the mountains of the Kanto-Koshin region on the 2nd, and snow may accumulate on flat land such as the 23 wards of Tokyo. Although the forecast is still uncertain, please be careful of the impact of snowfall and frozen roads on traffic.
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Saitama Yashio road collapses, slope construction 60% complete, water flow stops
2025-02-01 06:19:00
Construction of a slope near the site of a large road collapse in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, which left one man missing, was about 60% complete by the 31st. Water has stopped flowing into the hole, which could have hindered search efforts, and the fire department is waiting for completion before launching a full-scale search.
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Nearly 10% of fixed-term researchers' contracts end before they can obtain the right to "non-fixed-term" contracts
2025-02-01 05:54:00
A government survey of researchers and faculty members with fixed-term contracts working at universities and other institutions who could have changed to open-ended employment if they had renewed their contracts in fiscal 2023 found that nearly 10% of the people, or just over 750 people, had their contracts terminated for reasons other than retirement.
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One year and one month after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, more than 150,000 homes damaged, mainly in Ishikawa Prefecture
2025-02-01 05:37:00
It has been one year and one month since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. According to a summary by the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, damage to houses has exceeded 150,000 buildings in 10 prefectures, including Ishikawa Prefecture. Nearly 108,000 of these buildings are in Ishikawa Prefecture, and the prefecture plans to continue providing support to the victims.
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