Though Japan has asked China to take action against such calls, saying that they have obstructed work at the Japanese Embassy, no effective measures have been implemented.
Local police are calling on the public to stay alert as four more people were attacked by bears in the prefecture.
The current boom in unmanned stores began with Gyoza no Yukimatsu, a chain selling frozen dumplings.
This is the second-highest eruption this year for the volcano, following the 3,600-metre eruption on Oct. 19.
The proposal was developed in response to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s directive to consider measures to return increased tax revenue to the public.
In April, the ministry designated fire ants as an invasive alien species requiring urgent response and has further strengthened border control measures.
The record attempt was organized by a group of mothers in the city, with the cooperation of businesses and volunteers.
A total of 12 officials visited Hisanohama Port in Iwaki and were given samples of six kinds of fish caught by local fishermen.
According to the draft agreement, AI developers will be requested to identify risks and security weaknesses at the development stage and take appropriate measures.
The museum is a three-story building and houses about 10,000 children’s books selected by author Eiko Kadono.