Social News(2025/02/24)
Fukushima: Mayor of Futaba town says "Considerations should be given to accepting reclaimed decontaminated soil within the prefecture"
2025-02-24 22:12:00
It has been decided that soil and other materials removed during decontamination following the accident at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant will be disposed of outside Fukushima Prefecture by 2045, and the national government plans to recycle materials with low concentrations of radioactive material for public works projects, etc., and to dispose of the rest. Regarding this, on the 24th, the mayor of the town of Futaba in Fukushima Prefecture, while stating that this was his personal opinion, stated his view that "there is a crisis as no progress has been made in building understanding regarding final disposal, etc. First of all, we need to consider accepting recycled materials within Fukushima Prefecture, including the town."
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Accidents believed to be caused by snow occur one after another in various parts of the Chugoku region
2025-02-24 20:37:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, on the 24th, snow fell mainly on the Sea of Japan side from Tohoku to the Chugoku region due to the strong cold airflow from above. This heavy snowfall caused a series of accidents in various parts of the Chugoku region that are believed to be caused by the snow.
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Japan Airlines Jumbo Jet Crash: Kyu Sakamoto's eldest daughter conveys the preciousness of life
2025-02-24 20:12:00
The eldest daughter of singer Kyu Sakamoto, who died in the Japan Airlines Jumbo Jet crash 40 years ago, gave a lecture in Gunma Prefecture, where she spoke of the preciousness of life she felt after losing her father.
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Temperatures are expected to rise from the 25th. Be careful of avalanches and falling snow.
2025-02-24 19:09:00
The effects of the strong cold front continued, causing snow to fall from Tohoku to Sanin on the 24th, but temperatures are expected to rise from the 25th. Spring-like warmth similar to April is expected over the weekend, and snow is expected to melt in many areas. Areas with heavy snowfall should be careful of avalanches and snow falling from roofs.
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Large amount of water gushes out from sidewalk in Saitama's Tokorozawa area after waterworks pipe breaks; restoration work rushes
2025-02-24 18:56:00
On the afternoon of the 24th, a large amount of water gushed out from the sidewalk on the side of the road in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, temporarily flooding the surrounding roads. According to the city, the cause was a broken waterworks pipe buried underground, and they are rushing to carry out restoration work.
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Three years since the invasion of Ukraine: Rally held in Tokyo calling for an early end and peace
2025-02-24 18:29:00
As the 24th marks three years since the start of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, a rally was held in Tokyo calling for an early end to the invasion and for peace. At a train station in Shimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture, a woman from Ukraine wrote "peace" in her native language on a yellow handkerchief, hoping for a speedy end to the invasion.
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"85.2% of companies plan to raise wages in the new fiscal year," but the impact on small and medium-sized companies is a challenge in the spring labor offensive
2025-02-24 18:14:00
This year's spring labor offensive is in full swing, and a private survey has found that over 85% of companies plan to raise wages in the new fiscal year. However, less than 10% of small and medium-sized enterprises plan to implement a wage increase of "6% or more," as set out by the labor union federation, and spreading this to small and medium-sized enterprises is an issue.
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Snow in Hokuriku and Sanin, heavy snow in the plains of Kinki, Chugoku and Shikoku
2025-02-24 17:31:00
Due to the influence of strong cold air, snow is continuing from Hokuriku to Sanin, and snow accumulation is increasing in Western Japan. Heavy snow is expected to fall in the plains of Kinki, Chugoku, and Shikoku, which usually get little snow, by the evening of the 24th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against traffic impacts, avalanches, and falling snow.
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Nagasaki: Ukrainian woman prays for "peace" on yellow handkerchief
2025-02-24 16:35:00
The station in Shimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture, is known for displaying yellow handkerchiefs with wishes written on them, and on the 24th, marking the third anniversary of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, a woman from Ukraine wrote the word "peace" in her native language on a yellow handkerchief, praying for a speedy end to the conflict.
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Two US military helicopters land at Oita Airport due to bad weather at destination
2025-02-24 16:22:00
On the afternoon of the 24th, two US military helicopters landed at Oita Airport in Kunisaki City, Oita Prefecture, due to bad weather at their destination. According to the airport office, neither aircraft had any malfunctions and took off about two hours later.
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Snow in Hokuriku and Sanin, heavy snow in the plains of Kinki, Chugoku and Shikoku
2025-02-24 15:47:00
Due to the influence of strong cold air, snow is continuing from Hokuriku to Sanin, and snow accumulation is increasing in Western Japan. Heavy snow is expected to fall in the plains of Kinki, Chugoku, and Shikoku, which usually get little snow, by the evening of the 24th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against traffic impacts, avalanches, and falling snow.
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What is the Spring Labor Offensive? What are the key points this year? [Q&A]
2025-02-24 15:45:00
Negotiations are in full swing for the 2025 spring labor offensive. But what exactly is a spring labor offensive? What are the key points this year? A reporter covering the spring labor offensive explains. (Social Affairs Department Reporter Maki Hirayama)
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Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism visits Narita Airport "Strengthening functions to accommodate more foreign tourists"
2025-02-24 14:35:00
Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Nakano inspected Narita Airport, where runway expansion work is underway, and expressed his intention to strengthen the airport's functions in order to accommodate more foreign tourists visiting Japan.
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17-year-old boy stabbed to death in Tokyo's Adachi Ward; acquaintance arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
2025-02-24 14:18:00
In the early morning of the 24th, a 17-year-old boy was stabbed with a knife on a street in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, and later died. The Metropolitan Police Department has arrested a 17-year-old boy who was at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder.
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[Snow intensifies] Impact on roads and railways (11:00 a.m. on the 24th)
2025-02-24 13:44:00
We have summarized the impact of snow on railways and roads.
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Snow in Hokuriku and Sanin, heavy snow in the plains of Kinki, Chugoku and Shikoku
2025-02-24 13:28:00
Due to the influence of strong cold air, snow is continuing from Hokuriku to Sanin, and snow accumulation is increasing in Western Japan. Heavy snow is expected to fall in the plains of Kinki, Chugoku, and Shikoku, which usually get little snow, by the evening of the 24th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against traffic impacts, avalanches, and falling snow.
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Forest fire in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, shows no signs of being contained; residents urged to be vigilant
2025-02-24 12:49:00
Firefighting efforts are continuing on the forest fire in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, on the sixth day on the 24th, but there is no sign of the fire being under control, so the city has issued evacuation orders to surrounding residents and urged them to remain vigilant.
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Teenager stabbed to death in Tokyo's Adachi Ward; 17-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
2025-02-24 12:34:00
In the early morning of the 24th, a teenage boy was stabbed with a knife on a street in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, and later died. The Metropolitan Police Department has arrested a 17-year-old boy who was at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder.
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Snow in Hokuriku and Sanin, heavy snow in the plains of Kinki, Chugoku and Shikoku
2025-02-24 12:15:00
Due to the influence of strong cold air, snow is continuing from Hokuriku to Sanin, and snow accumulation is increasing in Western Japan. Heavy snow is expected to fall in the plains of Kinki, Chugoku, and Shikoku, which usually get little snow, by the evening of the 24th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against traffic impacts, avalanches, and falling snow.
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[Snow intensifies] Impact on roads and railways (11:00 a.m. on the 24th)
2025-02-24 12:04:00
We have summarized the impact of snow on railways and roads.
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A suspect in his 30s is expected to be arrested soon for abandoning the body of a 78-year-old man in Seiryou Town, Niigata Prefecture
2025-02-24 08:25:00
In December 2024, a 78-year-old man was found dead in Seiryou Town, Niigata Prefecture. Investigators said they have decided to arrest a defendant in his 30s who was indicted for illegally withdrawing cash from the man's account on suspicion of abandoning the body. The two men are believed to have had contact during renovations at the man's home, and police are currently investigating the details.
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[Earthquake Information] Earthquake magnitude 3 in Ishikawa Prefecture, no risk of tsunami
2025-02-24 08:03:00
At around 7:07 a.m. on the 24th, an earthquake measuring 3 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale was observed in Ishikawa Prefecture. There is no need to worry about a tsunami caused by this earthquake.
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[Snow intensifies] Impact on roads and railways (7:00 a.m. on the 24th)
2025-02-24 08:00:00
We have summarized the impact of snow on railways and roads.
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Snowfall intensifies from Hokuriku to Sanin. Heavy snowfall expected in the plains of Kinki and Shikoku.
2025-02-24 07:33:00
Due to the strong cold front flowing into the sky, snowfall is intensifying from Hokuriku to Sanin. On the 24th, heavy snow is expected to fall in the plains of Kinki and Shikoku, which usually get little snow. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against the impact on traffic and for caution against avalanches and falling snow.
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A suspect in his 30s is expected to be arrested soon for abandoning the body of a 78-year-old man in Seiryou Town, Niigata Prefecture
2025-02-24 07:27:00
In December 2024, a 78-year-old man was found dead in Seiryou Town, Niigata Prefecture. Investigators said they have decided to arrest a defendant in his 30s who was indicted for illegally withdrawing cash from the man's account on suspicion of abandoning the body. The two men are believed to have had contact during renovations at the man's home, and police are currently investigating the details.
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[Earthquake Alert] Earthquake magnitude 3 in Ishikawa Prefecture, no risk of tsunami
2025-02-24 07:11:00
An earthquake occurred at around 7:07am on the 24th. There is no need to worry about a tsunami caused by this earthquake. The epicenter was off the west coast of Ishikawa Prefecture, the depth of the epicenter was 10km, and the magnitude of the earthquake was estimated to be 4.3. The seismic intensity of each city, town and village is as follows. ▼Seismic intensity 3: Shika Town, Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Snowfall intensifies from Hokuriku to Sanin. Heavy snowfall expected in the plains of Kinki and Shikoku.
2025-02-24 07:01:00
Due to the strong cold front flowing into the sky, snowfall is intensifying from Hokuriku to Sanin. On the 24th, heavy snow is expected to fall in the plains of Kinki and Shikoku, which usually get little snow. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against the impact on traffic and for caution against avalanches and falling snow.
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Osaka robbery and murder case: Cash withdrawn from ATM used to repay debt?
2025-02-24 06:40:00
In connection with the case in which a man's dismembered body was found in the mountains of Higashiosaka City, Osaka, a 28-year-old suspect has been re-arrested for killing the man and stealing his cash and cash cards. It has been learned from investigators that after the incident, he is suspected of using the cash he withdrew from the man's card to repay his debts.
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Fires break out in Fukushima Prefecture, one dead, one uncontactable
2025-02-24 05:09:00
On the night of the 23rd, a series of fires broke out in homes in Fukushima Prefecture, and according to police, one person was found dead in Koriyama City and one person in Fukushima City has become uncontactable.
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[Earthquake Information] Earthquake magnitude 3 in Ishikawa Prefecture, no risk of tsunami
2025-02-24 04:48:00
At around 4:09 a.m. on the 24th, an earthquake measuring 3 on the Richter scale was observed in Ishikawa Prefecture. There is no need to worry about a tsunami caused by this earthquake.
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[Earthquake Information] Earthquake magnitude 3 in Chiba and Shizuoka prefectures, no risk of tsunami
2025-02-24 04:47:00
At around 4:08 a.m. on the 24th, an earthquake measuring 3 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale was observed in Chiba and Shizuoka prefectures. There is no need to worry about a tsunami caused by this earthquake.
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[Snow expected to intensify] Impact on roads and railways (as of midnight on the 24th)
2025-02-24 01:01:00
The Kinki Regional Development Bureau and other organizations closed expressways and national highways simultaneously from midnight on the 24th to prevent cars from becoming stranded due to the heavy snow.
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