Social News(2025/02/23)
[Forecaster's commentary] Heavy snow will peak again around noon on the 24th
2025-02-23 22:39:00
Due to the successive cold waves, some areas in Tohoku and other regions are experiencing record snowfall. From the night of the 23rd to the morning of the 24th, snowfall will intensify from Hokuriku to Chugoku regions, and heavy snow is expected in some areas of the plains of Kinki and Shikoku. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution regarding the impact on traffic, as well as caution against avalanches and falling snow. Meteorologist Kojiro Mukaigasa explains the outlook for future snow. [Video is 1 minute 43 seconds] *This content was broadcast on the 7pm news on the 23rd. *Cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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Matsuyama: Pony escapes during horse riding experience, gallops down main street, no injuries
2025-02-23 21:45:00
On the afternoon of the 23rd, a pony escaped from a horse riding experience booth at an outdoor event held in the center of Matsuyama City, causing a commotion as it galloped down a main street. The pony was captured by police about 20 minutes later, and no one was injured.
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[Snow expected to intensify] Impact on roads and railways (as of 8 p.m. on the 23rd)
2025-02-23 21:29:00
Due to the strong cold air, snow is falling intermittently, especially along the Sea of Japan coast, causing widespread impacts on traffic in various areas.
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Snowfall to intensify from Hokuriku to Chugoku region tomorrow morning, with heavy snow expected in the plains of Kinki and Shikoku
2025-02-23 21:27:00
Due to the successive cold waves, some areas in Tohoku and other regions are experiencing record snowfall. From the night of the 23rd to the morning of the 24th, snowfall will intensify from Hokuriku to the Chugoku region, and some areas in the plains of Kinki and Shikoku are expected to experience heavy snowfall. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution regarding the impact on traffic, as well as caution against avalanches and falling snow.
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The 100-Article Committee provides documents and audio, and the Ishin Party publishes its findings: "The information provided is true"
2025-02-23 21:06:00
Regarding the fact that a member of the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly from the Japan Restoration Party provided documents of unknown authenticity and audio recordings of closed 100-article committee meetings to the head of a political group, Takashi Tachibana, during last year's gubernatorial election, the Japan Restoration Party has announced the results of its investigation, stating that "it is recognized as a fact that information was provided." The prefectural organization will continue its investigation and consider taking disciplinary action against the assembly member.
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"Whirlwind" in Takanabe, Miyazaki; no injuries at nearby soccer tournament
2025-02-23 20:10:00
On the afternoon of the 23rd, a vortex-like wind, believed to be a "whirlwind," occurred in Takanabe Town, Miyazaki Prefecture. A kindergarten soccer tournament was being held nearby, but no one was injured.
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The 100-Article Committee provides documents and audio, and the Ishin Party publishes its findings: "The information provided is true"
2025-02-23 19:23:00
The Japan Restoration Party has released the results of an investigation which confirms that information was provided by Hyogo Prefectural Assembly members to Takashi Tachibana, leader of the political group "Party to Protect the People from NHK."
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[Snow expected to intensify] Impact on roads and railways (as of 7 p.m. on the 23rd)
2025-02-23 19:09:00
Due to the strong cold air, snow is falling intermittently, especially along the Sea of Japan coast, causing widespread impacts on traffic in various areas.
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The Ishin Party will release the results of its investigation into the 100-article committee, and the prefectural assembly member acknowledges the information and apologizes.
2025-02-23 18:57:00
On the night of the 23rd, the prefectural organization of the Japan Restoration Party held a meeting to discuss the fact that a member of the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly of the Japan Restoration Party provided documents of unknown authenticity and audio recordings of closed-door meetings of the 100-article committee to the representative of the political group Takashi Tachibana during last year's prefectural gubernatorial election. After this meeting, the party plans to make the results of its investigation public.
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28-year-old suspect re-arrested on suspicion of robbery and murder in case of man found dead in Higashiosaka, Osaka
2025-02-23 18:54:00
In a case in which a 28-year-old suspect was arrested for abandoning a man's dismembered body in the mountains of Higashiosaka City, Osaka, police rearrested the suspect on suspicion of robbery-murder on the 23rd, alleging that the suspect strangled the man to death at his apartment and stole his cash and other belongings.
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Snow is expected to intensify from the night of the 23rd to the morning of the 24th in the Hokuriku to Chugoku regions. Be cautious about traffic impacts.
2025-02-23 18:48:00
Due to the successive cold waves, some areas in Tohoku and other regions are experiencing record snowfall. From the night of the 23rd to the morning of the 24th, snowfall will intensify from Hokuriku to the Chugoku region, and some areas in the plains of Kinki and Shikoku are expected to experience heavy snowfall. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution regarding the impact on traffic, as well as caution against avalanches and falling snow.
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Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, forest fire still not under control; firefighting efforts continue from morning on the 24th
2025-02-23 18:47:00
The forest fire in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, continued to be extinguished on the 23rd, the fifth day since it started, but the fire has not been contained and there is no prospect of it being contained. The city continues to issue evacuation orders to residents and urges them to be vigilant.
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One person killed in fire at Misato home in Saitama, resident is believed to be a man in his 60s
2025-02-23 18:41:00
On the morning of the 23rd, a fire broke out at a house in Misato City, Saitama Prefecture, and one person was found dead. Police believe the body to be that of a man in his 60s who lived in the house, and are currently working to confirm his identity.
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Japan is targeted by a series of online casino problems: the reality of addiction and countermeasures
2025-02-23 18:36:00
Problems surrounding online casinos are becoming more widespread. Accessing casino sites from within Japan and placing bets is considered a "gambling offense" and is prohibited by law, but it has come to light that celebrities and athletes have used or are suspected of using these sites. Some surveys suggest that the number of domestic users is as high as 3.4 million. Why are so many people getting involved? We spoke to past users to get to the bottom of the situation.
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Public audience to celebrate the Emperor's 65th birthday held at the Imperial Palace
2025-02-23 18:25:00
On the 23rd, the Emperor's Birthday, a public audience was held at the Imperial Palace to celebrate His Majesty the Emperor's 65th birthday.
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Snow is expected to intensify from the night of the 23rd to the morning of the 24th in the Hokuriku to Chugoku regions. Be cautious about traffic impacts.
2025-02-23 18:16:00
Due to the successive cold waves, some areas in Tohoku and other regions are experiencing record snowfall. From the night of the 23rd to the morning of the 24th, snowfall will intensify from Hokuriku to the Chugoku region, and some areas in the plains of Kinki and Shikoku are expected to experience heavy snowfall. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution regarding the impact on traffic, as well as caution against avalanches and falling snow.
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Government plans to use ships to provide medical care in the event of a large-scale disaster
2025-02-23 17:48:00
As the 14th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake approaches next month, the government has drawn up a plan to use ships to quickly establish a medical care system in the event of a large-scale disaster. For the time being, the plan calls for private ships to be acquired and then owned by the government and other parties after gaining experience and conducting necessary verification.
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Public audience to celebrate the Emperor's 65th birthday held at the Imperial Palace
2025-02-23 17:08:00
On the 23rd, the Emperor's Birthday, a public audience was held at the Imperial Palace to celebrate His Majesty the Emperor's 65th birthday.
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Preventive road closures on expressways and national roads in Fukui, Shiga, and other areas from midnight on the 24th
2025-02-23 16:14:00
In response to the strong cold front causing intermittent heavy snowfall, mainly along the Sea of Japan coast, the Kinki Regional Development Bureau and others have announced that there is a high possibility of preventive road closures on expressways and national highways from the early hours of the 24th in order to prevent cars from becoming stranded due to heavy snow.
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Three years since invasion of Ukraine: Rally in Washington calls for continued support and solidarity
2025-02-23 15:58:00
As the Trump administration begins direct talks with Russia over a ceasefire in Ukraine, supporters of Ukraine gathered in Washington, D.C., calling for continued support and solidarity.
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Snow is expected to intensify from tonight in the Hokuriku to Chugoku regions. Heavy snowfall also expected in Kinki and Shikoku.
2025-02-23 15:32:00
Due to the influence of strong cold air, snow is falling mainly on the Sea of Japan side, and the snow accumulation is increasing. From the night of the 23rd to the morning of the 24th, the snowfall will intensify from Hokuriku to Chugoku regions, and heavy snow is expected in the plains of Kinki and Shikoku. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against the impact on traffic, avalanches, and falling snow.
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Three Ishin prefectural assembly members admit to providing documents and audio at press conference and apologize
2025-02-23 15:26:00
During last year's Hyogo Prefectural gubernatorial election, documents of unknown authenticity and audio recordings of closed-door meetings of the 100-article committee were provided to the head of a political group, Takashi Tachibana. Three prefectural assembly members of the Japan Restoration Party held a press conference on the afternoon of the 23rd, all of whom admitted to providing the information and apologized. One of them revealed that he had submitted a notice of resignation from the party.
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Fire breaks out at house in Misato, Saitama; resident in his 60s remains missing
2025-02-23 14:10:00
On the morning of the 23rd, a fire broke out at a house in Misato City, Saitama Prefecture, and the whereabouts of a man in his 60s who lived in the house are unknown. Police and others are currently investigating.
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Earthquake of magnitude 3 hits central Miyagi prefecture, no risk of tsunami
2025-02-23 13:16:00
An earthquake occurred at around 1:08 pm on the 23rd. The following areas were observed to have a seismic intensity of 3 or higher. ▼Seismic intensity 3: Central Miyagi Prefecture. There is no need to worry about a tsunami caused by this earthquake. The epicenter was off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture, the depth of the epicenter was 60 km, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 4.5.
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Public audience to celebrate the Emperor's 65th birthday held at the Imperial Palace
2025-02-23 12:51:00
On the 23rd, the Emperor's Birthday, a public audience was held at the Imperial Palace to celebrate His Majesty the Emperor's 65th birthday.
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The Emperor's 65th Birthday
2025-02-23 12:40:00
The Emperor celebrated his 65th birthday on the 23rd.
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Forest fire in Ofunato, Iwate, five days after outbreak, no signs of containment
2025-02-23 12:38:00
The forest fire in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, is now in its fifth day since it started on the 23rd, but it has not been put out and there is no prospect of it being contained. The city continues to issue evacuation orders to residents and urges them to be vigilant.
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Ishin prefectural assembly members hold press conference on issue of providing documents and audio to the 100-article committee; party to release investigation results
2025-02-23 12:37:00
Regarding the issue of Hyogo Prefectural Assembly members from the Japan Restoration Party providing documents of unknown authenticity and audio recordings of closed-door Article 100 Committee meetings to political group leader Tachibana Takashi during last year's Hyogo Prefectural gubernatorial election, the assembly members will hold a press conference on the 23rd and the Japan Restoration Party will make public the results of its investigation.
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Three years since invasion of Ukraine: Rally in Washington calls for continued support and solidarity
2025-02-23 12:28:00
As the Trump administration begins direct talks with Russia over a ceasefire in Ukraine, supporters of Ukraine gathered in Washington, D.C., calling for continued support and solidarity.
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Snow is expected to intensify from tonight in the Hokuriku to Chugoku regions. Heavy snowfall also expected in Kinki and Shikoku.
2025-02-23 12:03:00
Due to the influence of strong cold air, snow is falling mainly on the Sea of Japan side, and the snow accumulation is increasing. From the night of the 23rd to the morning of the 24th, the snowfall will intensify from Hokuriku to Chugoku regions, and heavy snow is expected in the plains of Kinki and Shikoku. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against the impact on traffic, avalanches, and falling snow.
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Heavy snowfall expected tomorrow in Tohoku and Chugoku regions, mainly on the Sea of Japan side
2025-02-23 10:10:00
Snow is falling mainly on the Sea of Japan side due to the influence of strong cold air. There is a risk of heavy snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall mainly on the Sea of Japan side from Tohoku to Chugoku region through the 24th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against traffic impacts, avalanches, falling snow, power outages and fallen trees due to snow accumulation.
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Heavy snowfall expected tomorrow in Tohoku and Chugoku regions, mainly on the Sea of Japan side
2025-02-23 07:24:00
Snow is falling mainly on the Sea of Japan side due to the influence of strong cold air. There is a risk of heavy snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall mainly on the Sea of Japan side from Tohoku to Chugoku region through the 24th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against traffic impacts, avalanches, falling snow, power outages and fallen trees due to snow accumulation.
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Heavy snowfall expected tomorrow in Tohoku and Chugoku regions, mainly on the Sea of Japan side
2025-02-23 07:11:00
Snow is falling mainly on the Sea of Japan side due to the influence of strong cold air. There is a risk of heavy snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall mainly on the Sea of Japan side from Tohoku to Chugoku region through the 24th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against traffic impacts, avalanches, falling snow, power outages and fallen trees due to snow accumulation.
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28-year-old suspect to be re-arrested on suspicion of robbery and murder in case of man found dead in Higashiosaka, Osaka
2025-02-23 02:02:00
In a case where a man's dismembered body was found in the mountains of Higashiosaka City, Osaka, a 28-year-old suspect arrested on suspicion of abandoning the body is suspected of strangling the man to death at his apartment and stealing his cash and other belongings. Interviews with investigators have revealed that police have decided to re-arrest him on suspicion of robbery-murder as early as the 23rd.
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The Emperor's 65th Birthday
2025-02-23 00:00:00
The Emperor celebrated his 65th birthday on the 23rd.
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