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Economic news(2021/03/18)


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Japan Post Group Negotiations settled by seeing off bears

2021-03-18 23:57:00
In this spring battle, the Japan Post Group settled the negotiations by forgoing the base-up due to the severe business environment.

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Japan Post Group Negotiations settled by seeing off bears

2021-03-18 23:57:00
In this spring battle, the Japan Post Group settled the negotiations by forgoing the base-up due to the severe business environment.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Request for time saving Request for infection control manager registration as a condition of cooperation payment

2021-03-18 23:06:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will provide cooperation money to restaurants, etc. that fully respond to requests for shortening business hours that will continue until the end of this month, but as a condition of payment, it is newly added to register a person in charge of infection control for each store. I will ask.

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Immigration restrictions will continue for the time being even after the government's state of emergency is lifted

2021-03-18 22:27:00
Regarding the border measures for the new coronavirus, the government announced that it will continue to take measures to completely restrict foreigners from entering Japan for the time being even after the state of emergency is lifted on the 21st of this month. ..

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Advisory Committee that summarizes the measures that the national and local governments should take to prevent rebound

2021-03-18 22:11:00
Following the decision to lift the state of emergency, the government's advisory board will be suddenly braked when the infection is likely to spread to prevent re-spreading and rebounding of the infection before vaccination of the elderly. He gave a view summarizing the measures that the national and local governments should take, such as setting up a "circuit breaker". They say that they need to be quick and take measures that are not an extension of the past.

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6 index status indicating infection status in 10 prefectures (17th)

2021-03-18 22:00:00
The government subcommittee has four stages that indicate the status of infection, and as indicators for determining which stage it is in, "the degree of tightness of the bed", "the number of people receiving medical treatment", "positive rate of PCR test", and "new". Six items are listed: "Number of infected people", "Comparison of the number of infected people in the last week and the previous week", and "Percentage of people whose infection route is unknown".

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Kyoto Prefecture Request for shortening of working hours Decided to cancel in 21 days To call on citizens of the prefecture to take thorough measures

2021-03-18 21:41:00
Kyoto Prefecture held a meeting of the headquarters for countermeasures against the new coronavirus, and decided to cancel the request for shortening the business hours until 9 pm to restaurants in Kyoto city on the 21st of this month. On the other hand, in order to prevent the spread of the infection again, we are calling on the citizens of the prefecture to take thorough measures.

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[Details] To cancel the state of emergency in the Tokyo metropolitan area What are your future measures and lifestyles?

2021-03-18 21:41:00
The government has decided to lift the state of emergency issued in one of the three prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area on the 21st of this month at the response headquarters that opened in the evening. This lifted all declarations that lasted about two and a half months. ▽ What are the measures to deal with the rebound of concern? ▽ What are you involved in your life, such as refraining from going out, requesting shorter working hours, and cooperation money? ▽ What is the reception of each direction ...? We have compiled information on the cancellation of the declaration.

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[Details] To cancel the state of emergency in the Tokyo metropolitan area What are your future measures and lifestyles?

2021-03-18 21:41:00
The government has decided to lift the state of emergency issued in one of the three prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area on the 21st of this month at the response headquarters that opened in the evening. This lifted all declarations that lasted about two and a half months. ▽ What are the measures to deal with the rebound of concern? ▽ What are you involved in your life, such as refraining from going out, requesting shorter working hours, and cooperation money? ▽ What is the reception of each direction ...? We have compiled information on the cancellation of the declaration.

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[Details] To cancel the state of emergency in the Tokyo metropolitan area What are your future measures and lifestyles?

2021-03-18 21:41:00
The government has decided to lift the state of emergency issued in one of the three prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area on the 21st of this month at the response headquarters that opened in the evening. This lifted all declarations that lasted about two and a half months. ▽ What are the measures to deal with the rebound of concern? ▽ What are you involved in your life, such as refraining from going out, requesting shorter working hours, and cooperation money? ▽ What is the reception of each direction ...? We have compiled information on the cancellation of the declaration.

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A-bomb relief area tour country study group Soil survey in Hiroshima and Nagasaki

2021-03-18 21:30:00
Regarding the so-called "black rain" immediately after the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, a national study group was held to verify the ideal state of the relief area, and it was reported that soil surveys were started in Nagasaki City in addition to Hiroshima City. I did.

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Former Tokyo Metropolitan Hospital Pharmacist Service Overtime Proceedings Settled with Tokyo

2021-03-18 21:24:00
In a trial in which a pharmacist woman who was working at a hospital in Tokyo asked for unpaid overtime pay from her boss because her boss forced her to work overtime, on the 18th, the Tokyo side will not pay overtime. A settlement was reached on the condition that they would not be allowed to work.

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Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology Unauthorized access steals IDs for about 2000 people

2021-03-18 21:17:00
JAMSTEC = Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology, which conducts surveys and research on the ocean and deep-sea exploration, has hijacked accounts for employees to access business systems, and unauthorized access has led to the business IDs of approximately 2000 employees. Announced that passwords etc. were stolen.

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Resumed operation on the JR Saikyo Line up and down lines

2021-03-18 21:08:00
The JR Saikyo Line was suspended on the up and down lines between Osaki Station and Omiya Station due to an accident resulting in injury or death at Ikebukuro Station, but resumed operation at around 8:20 pm.

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[Detailed report of Prime Minister Suga's press conference] To cancel the "declaration" Show "five pillars" to prevent re-expansion

2021-03-18 20:35:00
Prime Minister Suga held a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office on the night of the 18th, and decided to cancel the state of emergency issued in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures because the condition of the bed is stable and meets the standards. He explained that he had done so, and expressed his intention to take five pillars of measures, such as prevention of food and drink infections and safe and prompt vaccination, in order to prevent the spread of infection again. He said he expected to secure at least 100 million doses of vaccine by June, a sufficient amount for healthcare workers and the elderly.

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[Detailed report of Prime Minister Suga's press conference] To cancel the "declaration" Show "five pillars" to prevent re-expansion

2021-03-18 20:35:00
Prime Minister Suga held a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office on the night of the 18th, and decided to cancel the state of emergency issued in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures because the condition of the bed is stable and meets the standards. He explained that he had done so, and expressed his intention to take five pillars of measures, such as prevention of food and drink infections and safe and prompt vaccination, in order to prevent the spread of infection again. He said he expected to secure at least 100 million doses of vaccine by June, a sufficient amount for healthcare workers and the elderly.

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[Detailed report of Prime Minister Suga's press conference] To cancel the "declaration" Show "five pillars" to prevent re-expansion

2021-03-18 20:35:00
Prime Minister Suga held a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office on the night of the 18th, and decided to cancel the state of emergency issued in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures because the condition of the bed is stable and meets the standards. He explained that he had done so, and expressed his intention to take five pillars of measures, such as prevention of food and drink infections and safe and prompt vaccination, in order to prevent the spread of infection again. He said he expected to secure at least 100 million doses of vaccine by June, a sufficient amount for healthcare workers and the elderly.

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Tokai No. 2 Nuclear Power Plant Resumption Not Allowed Mito District Court

2021-03-18 20:32:00
Regarding the Tokai No. 2 Nuclear Power Station in Tokai Village, Ibaraki Prefecture, in a trial in which residents complained that there was a problem with safety measures, the Mito District Court said that the evacuation plan and the system to implement it were not in place. He sentenced Japan Atomic Power Company to not allow it to restart.

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TEPCO President Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant Insufficient Equipment

2021-03-18 20:24:00
Tomoaki Kobayakawa, president of TEPCO, said at the joint examination committee of the House of Representatives on the 18th, "We apologize for the inconvenience. We deeply apologize. "

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Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant Terrorism Countermeasures Inadequate "Most Serious Level" Evaluation Confirmed

2021-03-18 20:22:00
TEPCO responded to the provisional evaluation presented by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on the 18th regarding the problem that multiple facilities for detecting intruders such as terrorists were broken at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station in Niigata Prefecture and the countermeasures were not functioning sufficiently. It was reported that there was no such thing, and the evaluation that it was the most serious level related to nuclear material protection was confirmed. The Regulatory Commission plans to request TEPCO to take concrete measures such as further investigation of the cause.

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Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant Terrorism Countermeasures Inadequate "Most Serious Level" Evaluation Confirmed

2021-03-18 20:22:00
TEPCO responded to the provisional evaluation presented by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on the 18th regarding the problem that multiple facilities for detecting intruders such as terrorists were broken at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station in Niigata Prefecture and the countermeasures were not functioning sufficiently. It was reported that there was no such thing, and the evaluation that it was the most serious level related to nuclear material protection was confirmed. The Regulatory Commission plans to request TEPCO to take concrete measures such as further investigation of the cause.

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JR Saikyo Line Operation Suspension Line between Osaki and Omiya Due to personal injury

2021-03-18 20:19:00
Due to an accident resulting in injury or death at Ikebukuro Station, the JR Saikyo Line has been suspended from operating on the up and down lines between Osaki Station and Omiya Station from 8 pm. According to JR East, the operation is scheduled to resume around 8:50 pm.

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TEPCO Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant "Unannounced inspection on holiday nights" Nuclear Regulatory Agency

2021-03-18 20:16:00
An inspector from the Nuclear Regulatory Agency, who conducted an inspection last month, responded to NHK's interview on the issue that a long-term defect was pointed out in the detection equipment that prevents unauthorized intrusion at the TEPCO Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station. When he visited in the form of "unannounced" on a holiday night, it was determined that some of the alternatives to the broken equipment did not work and that it could not be prevented from invading from the outside.

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JBA personnel affairs are suspended Based on Mizuho Bank's successive system failures

2021-03-18 20:10:00
In light of a series of system failures at Mizuho Bank, the Japanese Bankers Association has announced that Tatsufumi Sakai, president of Mizuho Financial Group, will suspend the appointment of the chairman of the association from April for the time being.

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With the cancellation of the Tokyo Metropolitan Declaration, requests for expansion of inspections such as facilities for the elderly continue

2021-03-18 20:06:00
In order to lift the declaration, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will expand inspections for employees of facilities for the elderly and restaurants in order to identify signs of the spread of infection at an early stage and take countermeasures.

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With the cancellation of the Tokyo Metropolitan Declaration, requests for expansion of inspections such as facilities for the elderly continue

2021-03-18 20:06:00
In order to lift the declaration, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will expand inspections for employees of facilities for the elderly and restaurants in order to identify signs of the spread of infection at an early stage and take countermeasures.

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Declaration of emergency in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures canceled in 21 days

2021-03-18 20:01:00
Prior to the cancellation of the state of emergency issued in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area, questions were asked by each party at the House Steering Committee of both Houses of Representatives. Prime Minister Suga and Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura attended the House Steering Committee of both Houses of Representatives.

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[Updated from time to time] Prime Minister Suga's press conference 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures to be canceled on the 21st of the state of emergency

2021-03-18 19:59:00
The government has decided to lift the state of emergency issued in one of the three prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area on the 21st of this month at the response headquarters held on the evening of the 18th. Prime Minister Suga has been holding a press conference since 7:00 pm.

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[Updated from time to time] Prime Minister Suga's press conference 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures to be canceled on the 21st of the state of emergency

2021-03-18 19:59:00
The government has decided to lift the state of emergency issued in one of the three prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area on the 21st of this month at the response headquarters held on the evening of the 18th. Prime Minister Suga has been holding a press conference since 7:00 pm.

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[Updated from time to time] Prime Minister Suga's press conference 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures to be canceled on the 21st of the state of emergency

2021-03-18 19:59:00
The government has decided to lift the state of emergency issued in one of the three prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area on the 21st of this month at the response headquarters held on the evening of the 18th. Prime Minister Suga has been holding a press conference since 7:00 pm.

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Demand is expected to recover with a 13% increase in the JAL Golden Week holiday performance

2021-03-18 19:47:00
Japan Airlines has announced plans to increase the percentage of domestic flights operated by 13% during the Golden Week holidays from next month to May, as demand is expected to recover.

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Interbank fees will be reduced from October Will transfer fees be reviewed and expanded?

2021-03-18 19:37:00
The organization that operates the system has officially announced that it will reduce the fee for exchanging money between banks on the system to 62 yen, which is about half of the current fee from October. With the revision of charges that have not changed for more than 40 years, it is likely that banks will move to reduce transfer fees in the future.

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Ikata Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 allowed to operate Hiroshima High Court cancels last year's provisional disposition decision

2021-03-18 19:36:00
Regarding Shikoku Electric Power Ikata Nuclear Power Station Unit 3 in Ehime Prefecture, the Hiroshima High Court said, "It cannot be said that there is a high possibility that a large-scale natural disaster that affects the safety of the nuclear power plant will occur." I canceled my decision and decided to allow driving.

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Liberal Democratic Party Ishiba faction Tatsuya Ito Former Minister of Finance withdraws 17 members

2021-03-18 19:32:00
Former Liberal Democratic Party Ishiba faction, former Minister of Finance Tatsuya Ito, has withdrawn from the faction, and now has 17 members.

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Domestic shipments of flat-screen TVs increased by more than 47% in February compared to the same month of the previous year

2021-03-18 19:32:00
The number of flat-panel TVs shipped domestically in February increased by 47.5% from the same month last year, a significant increase. The main reason for this is that the state of emergency for the new coronavirus has been declared again and the so-called "demand for nesting" has increased.

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Liberal Democratic Party Chairman Masatoshi Shimomura Dissolution Time After the Prime Minister's visit to the United States is one of the options

2021-03-18 19:30:00
Regarding the timing of the dissolution of the House of Representatives and the general election, Liberal Democratic Party chairman Shimomura gave a lecture in Tokyo, and Prime Minister Suga's visit to the United States scheduled for the first half of next month could be one of the options. I showed the recognition.

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New Corona Vaccine Priority vaccination for people with severe mental illness

2021-03-18 19:26:00
Regarding the new coronavirus vaccine, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to add people with "severe mental illness" and "intellectual disability" to those who can receive priority vaccination following the elderly.

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Request for shortened time to restaurants in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture Extended until 31st of this month

2021-03-18 19:19:00
Osaka Prefecture held a meeting of the countermeasures headquarters for the new coronavirus, and since the number of newly infected people is increasing, we requested that restaurants in Osaka city be shortened in business hours until the 21st of this month. , I decided to extend it until the 31st of this month.

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Request for shortened time to restaurants in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture Extended until 31st of this month

2021-03-18 19:19:00
Osaka Prefecture held a meeting of the countermeasures headquarters for the new coronavirus, and since the number of newly infected people is increasing, we requested that restaurants in Osaka city be shortened in business hours until the 21st of this month. , I decided to extend it until the 31st of this month.

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UNIQLO and Mercari to collaborate to prevent high-priced resale of new products

2021-03-18 19:19:00
Fast Retailing and the flea market app Mercari, which operates the casual clothing store UNIQLO, share information on new products that are expected to run out in advance to prevent clothing from being resold at high prices on the app. , If there is a violation of the rules such as listing before the release, we will take measures such as deleting it from the application in cooperation.

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JR East announces the first base-up in 8 years

2021-03-18 19:16:00
JR East has announced that it will not raise wages, which is equivalent to raising the base salary next year, due to the ongoing severe management due to the effects of the new coronavirus. It is the first time since 2013 that JR East has forgotten to raise the base.

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[Domestic infection] 32 new coronas died 1499 confirmed infection (18:20 on 18th)

2021-03-18 19:12:00
On the 18th, 1499 cases have been announced nationwide so far. In addition, 12 people in Tokyo, 6 people in Chiba prefecture, 2 people in Aichi prefecture, 2 people in Fukuoka prefecture, 2 people in Fukushima prefecture, 1 person in Kyoto prefecture, 1 person in Saga prefecture, 1 person in Saitama prefecture, Osaka A total of 32 people were announced, including one in Fukushima, one in Miyagi, one in Tochigi, one in Kanagawa, and one in Shizuoka. The number of people confirmed to be infected in Japan is 452,771 including airport quarantine, and the number of passengers and crew on cruise ships is 712, for a total of 453,483. A total of 8777 people have died, including 8674 infected people in the country and 13 cruise ship passengers.

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[Details] To cancel the state of emergency in the Tokyo metropolitan area What are your future measures and lifestyles?

2021-03-18 19:10:00
The government has decided to lift the state of emergency issued in one of the three prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area on the 21st of this month at the response headquarters held on the 18th. This lifted all declarations that lasted about two and a half months.

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[Details] To cancel the state of emergency in the Tokyo metropolitan area What are your future measures and lifestyles?

2021-03-18 19:10:00
The government has decided to lift the state of emergency issued in one of the three prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area on the 21st of this month at the response headquarters held on the 18th. This lifted all declarations that lasted about two and a half months.

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[Details] To cancel the state of emergency in the Tokyo metropolitan area What are your future measures and lifestyles?

2021-03-18 19:10:00
The government has decided to lift the state of emergency issued in one of the three prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area on the 21st of this month at the response headquarters held on the 18th. This lifted all declarations that lasted about two and a half months.

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Domestic shipment value of "white goods" Forecast to maintain high level in the new fiscal year

2021-03-18 19:08:00
Sales of so-called white goods such as air conditioners and refrigerators will continue to be strong due to demand for nesting, and it is predicted that the domestic shipment value for the new fiscal year will approach this year, which is the highest level in 24 years.

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Constitutional Democratic Party “Interaction between party-country-to-committee executives, do not use LINE for the time being”

2021-03-18 19:07:00
In response to the problem that personal information of LINE users, a major communication app, was accessible from engineers of Chinese companies, the Constitutional Democratic Party has been communicating with executives of the party's National Assembly Countermeasures Committee for the time being. , I decided not to use LINE.

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Yen exchange rate Small price movement

2021-03-18 19:00:00
On the 18th, the yen exchange rate on the Tokyo foreign exchange market showed a slight movement against the dollar.

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“Student performances in lessons No claim for copyright royalties” IP High Court

2021-03-18 18:59:00
In a trial suing JASRAC = Japanese Society for Rights of Authors of Music, saying that it is unreasonable to collect copyright royalties for songs used in lessons by music classes such as pianos He acknowledged some of the complaints from the side and handed down the first judgment that JASRAC was not entitled to charge the usage fee for the student's performance in the lesson.

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“Student performances in lessons No claim for copyright royalties” IP High Court

2021-03-18 18:59:00
In a trial suing JASRAC = Japanese Society for Rights of Authors of Music, saying that it is unreasonable to collect copyright royalties for songs used in lessons by music classes such as pianos He acknowledged some of the complaints from the side and handed down the first judgment that JASRAC was not entitled to charge the usage fee for the student's performance in the lesson.

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Fukuoka New Corona 2 dead 45 confirmed infection

2021-03-18 18:54:00
Fukuoka Prefecture announced on the 18th that it was confirmed that 45 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. The breakdown is 8 in Kitakyushu and 7 in Fukuoka. A total of 18,638 people have been confirmed to be infected in Fukuoka Prefecture. In addition, it was confirmed that two men in their 70s and 80s died, and the number of infected people who died in Fukuoka Prefecture was 322.

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A high school student falls from the roof of a running car and dies 17-year-old boy to document inspection

2021-03-18 18:52:00
Last year, there was an accident in which a high school boy fell from the roof of a car running in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and he died. It is a policy to send documents soon.

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Declaration of emergency in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures Canceled in 21 days Determined by the Government Countermeasures Headquarters

2021-03-18 18:50:00
The government has decided to lift the state of emergency issued in one of the three prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area on the 21st of this month at the response headquarters that opened in the evening. This lifted all declarations that lasted about two and a half months.

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Declaration of emergency in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures Canceled in 21 days Determined by the Government Countermeasures Headquarters

2021-03-18 18:50:00
The government has decided to lift the state of emergency issued in one of the three prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area on the 21st of this month at the response headquarters that opened in the evening. This lifted all declarations that lasted about two and a half months.

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Request for shortened time to restaurants in 4 cities in Hyogo prefecture to be extended until 31st of this month

2021-03-18 18:48:00
Hyogo Prefecture held a meeting of the countermeasures headquarters for the new coronavirus, saying that it is necessary to suppress the re-spread of the infection, and decided to extend the request for shortening the business hours issued to restaurants in four cities as it is until the 31st of this month. I decided.

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Requested not to conduct night training for US forces in Japan Oita Governor asks Defense Minister

2021-03-18 18:44:00
Governor Hirose of Oita Prefecture met with Minister of Defense Kishi about the fact that training for the U.S. Forces Japan was held at night at the Ground Self-Defense Force's training ground in Oita Prefecture, contrary to local requests. In response to the request not to do so, Minister Kishi sought understanding that the training was based on an agreement between Japan and the United States.

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Aichi's original "declaration" canceled on the 21st.

2021-03-18 18:41:00
Governor Omura has decided to lift the "Strict Warning Declaration" that Aichi Prefecture has independently made as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus on the 21st of this month. On the other hand, regarding the request for shortening the business hours to restaurants, the target area will be narrowed down to Nagoya city, and the business hours will be extended to 10 pm until the end of this month.

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Aichi's original "declaration" canceled on the 21st.

2021-03-18 18:41:00
Governor Omura has decided to lift the "Strict Warning Declaration" that Aichi Prefecture has independently made as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus on the 21st of this month. On the other hand, regarding the request for shortening the business hours to restaurants, the target area will be narrowed down to Nagoya city, and the business hours will be extended to 10 pm until the end of this month.

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Akita New Corona 1 person confirmed infection A total of 273 people in the prefecture

2021-03-18 18:32:00
Akita Prefecture announced on the 18th that it was newly confirmed that one elementary school girl under the jurisdiction of Daisen Health Center was infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the total number of people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture to 273.

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NTV Chairman Apologizes for inappropriate expressions that hurt the Ainu people

2021-03-18 18:30:00
At a press conference on the 18th, NTV Chairman Okubo said, "I would like to express my sincere apologies to the Ainu people and all concerned, saying that there was an inappropriate expression that hurt the Ainu people in the information program of NTV. I apologize.

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[Domestic infection] New corona 30 people died 1453 people confirmed infection (18:00 on the 18th)

2021-03-18 18:24:00
On the 18th, 1453 cases have been announced nationwide so far. In addition, 12 people in Tokyo, 6 people in Chiba prefecture, 2 people in Aichi prefecture, 2 people in Fukushima prefecture, 1 person in Kyoto prefecture, 1 person in Saga prefecture, 1 person in Saitama prefecture, 1 person in Osaka prefecture, Miyagi It was announced that a total of 30 people died, one in the prefecture, one in Tochigi, one in Kanagawa, and one in Shizuoka. The number of people confirmed to be infected in Japan is 452,725 including airport quarantine, and the number of passengers and crew on cruise ships is 712, totaling 453,437. A total of 8775 people died, including 8762 people infected in the country and 13 people on board the cruise ship.

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Governor Miyagi Murai issues his own state of emergency due to a rapid increase in infected people

2021-03-18 18:21:00
Miyagi Prefecture and Sendai City have issued their own state of emergency in response to the rapid increase in the number of infected people, including the announcement of confirmation of infection with the new coronavirus for the first time in Miyagi Prefecture on the 17th. Did. We will not request restaurants to shorten the time, but we will carry out intensive PCR tests in the downtown area of ​​Sendai city.

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Governor Miyagi Murai issues his own state of emergency due to a rapid increase in infected people

2021-03-18 18:21:00
Miyagi Prefecture and Sendai City have issued their own state of emergency in response to the rapid increase in the number of infected people, including the announcement of confirmation of infection with the new coronavirus for the first time in Miyagi Prefecture on the 17th. Did. We will not request restaurants to shorten the time, but we will carry out intensive PCR tests in the downtown area of ​​Sendai city.

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TEPCO President Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant Insufficient Equipment

2021-03-18 18:15:00
Regarding the problem that multiple facilities for detecting unauthorized intruders were broken at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station of TEPCO, Tomoaki Kobayakawa, president of TEPCO, said at the joint examination committee of the House of Representatives on the 18th, "I am deeply worried. We apologize for the inconvenience. "

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Orders based on the Special Measures Law for stores that do not respond to time saving requests First in Japan

2021-03-18 18:12:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has issued orders based on the Act on Special Measures Against Coronavirus to 27 restaurants that have not responded to requests to shorten business hours and have determined that there is no justifiable reason. This is the first time an order has been issued nationwide.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Orders based on the Special Measures Law for stores that do not respond to time saving requests First in Japan

2021-03-18 18:12:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has issued orders based on the Act on Special Measures Against Coronavirus to 27 restaurants that have not responded to requests to shorten business hours and have determined that there is no justifiable reason. This is the first time an order has been issued nationwide.

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Final adjustment with additional investment and financial support for Japan Airlines LCC2

2021-03-18 18:08:00
Japan Airlines has an additional investment of several billion yen in each of the two LCC = low-cost carriers "Jetstar Japan" and "Spring Airlines Japan", which have a capital relationship and continue to be harshly managed. It turned out that we are making final adjustments in the direction of providing financial support. It seems that the aim is to strengthen the domestic and overseas LCC business in anticipation of the end of the infection.

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Final adjustment with additional investment and financial support for Japan Airlines LCC2

2021-03-18 18:08:00
Japan Airlines has an additional investment of several billion yen in each of the two LCC = low-cost carriers "Jetstar Japan" and "Spring Airlines Japan", which have a capital relationship and continue to be harshly managed. It turned out that we are making final adjustments in the direction of providing financial support. It seems that the aim is to strengthen the domestic and overseas LCC business in anticipation of the end of the infection.

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Declaration of emergency in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures Canceled in 21 days

2021-03-18 18:04:00
The government has decided to lift the state of emergency issued in one of the three prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area on the 21st of this month at the response headquarters held on the 18th. This lifted all declarations that lasted about two and a half months.

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Declaration of emergency in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures Canceled in 21 days

2021-03-18 18:04:00
The government has decided to lift the state of emergency issued in one of the three prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area on the 21st of this month at the response headquarters held on the 18th. This lifted all declarations that lasted about two and a half months.

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Tokai No. 2 Nuclear Power Plant Resumption Not Allowed Mito District Court

2021-03-18 18:03:00
Regarding the Tokai No. 2 Nuclear Power Station in Tokai Village, Ibaraki Prefecture, in a trial in which residents complained that there was a problem with safety measures, the Mito District Court said that the evacuation plan and the system to implement it were not in place. He sentenced Japan Atomic Power Company to not allow it to restart.

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Tokai No. 2 Nuclear Power Plant Resumption Not Allowed Mito District Court

2021-03-18 18:03:00
Regarding the Tokai No. 2 Nuclear Power Station in Tokai Village, Ibaraki Prefecture, in a trial in which residents complained that there was a problem with safety measures, the Mito District Court said that the evacuation plan and the system to implement it were not in place. He sentenced Japan Atomic Power Company to not allow it to restart.

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“No conflict with the ministerial norms” that allows a dinner with the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, NTT president and others

2021-03-18 17:53:00
Regarding the report of "Weekly Bunshun" that Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Takeda was having dinner with NTT President Sawada and others, after acknowledging the fact of the dinner at the General Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives, "I have never received a request regarding specific permits, etc. It was not a dinner that violated the ministerial norms. "

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Aichi New Corona 2 dead A total of 565 dead in the prefecture

2021-03-18 17:52:00
Aichi Prefecture announced on the 17th that a woman in her 60s who was hospitalized in a medical institution infected with the new coronavirus died. The city of Nagoya also announced the death of one infected person, and on the 18th, the total number of infected people announced to die in the prefecture was two. The number of infected people who died in Aichi Prefecture was 565.

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Saitama New Corona 1 dead, 115 new infections confirmed

2021-03-18 17:51:00
On the 18th, it was announced that 115 new people were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus in Saitama Prefecture. The breakdown is 67 for Saitama Prefecture, 28 for Saitama City, 13 for Kawaguchi City, 4 for Kawagoe City, and 3 for Koshigaya City. As a result, a total of 31,315 people have been announced as infected in the prefecture. Saitama Prefecture also announced that one person infected with the new coronavirus has died. Infection was confirmed in the prefecture, and the number of people who died was 677.

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NTT's Investigation Committee Expands coverage to dinner with the three political affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

2021-03-18 17:50:00
The investigation committee established by NTT to clarify the facts about the dinner between NTT's management and the executives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications will also have a dinner with the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications and other three political affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. I decided to expand it.

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NTT's Investigation Committee Expands coverage to dinner with the three political affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

2021-03-18 17:50:00
The investigation committee established by NTT to clarify the facts about the dinner between NTT's management and the executives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications will also have a dinner with the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications and other three political affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. I decided to expand it.

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Osaka New Corona 1 person died 141 people confirmed infection 140 people or more for 2 consecutive days

2021-03-18 17:49:00
Osaka Prefecture announced on the 18th that it was confirmed that 141 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. The number of infected people since the second state of emergency was lifted was more than 140 for the second consecutive day, following the highest number of 147 on the 17th. With this, the number of people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture is 48,747. In addition, one man in his 80s was confirmed dead, and 1161 people died in the prefecture.

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Chiba New Corona 6 dead, 122 new infections confirmed

2021-03-18 17:46:00
On the 18th, it was announced that 122 new people were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus in Chiba prefecture. A total of 28,309 people have been confirmed infected. In addition, six newly confirmed deaths have been announced, bringing the total number of deaths to 532.

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Tokyo New Corona 12 dead 323 Infection confirmed 7-day average increased

2021-03-18 17:44:00
On the 18th, it was confirmed that 323 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo, and the average for 7 days until the 18th was higher than the previous week. The city also revealed that 12 people who were confirmed infected had died.

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Tokyo New Corona 12 dead 323 Infection confirmed 7-day average increased

2021-03-18 17:44:00
On the 18th, it was confirmed that 323 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo, and the average for 7 days until the 18th was higher than the previous week. The city also revealed that 12 people who were confirmed infected had died.

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“Student performances in lessons No claim for copyright royalties” IP High Court

2021-03-18 17:42:00
In a trial suing JASRAC = Japanese Society for Rights of Authors of Music, saying that it is unreasonable to collect copyright royalties for songs used in lessons by music classes such as pianos He acknowledged some of the complaints from the side and handed down the first judgment that JASRAC was not entitled to charge the usage fee for the student's performance in the lesson.

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“Student performances in lessons No claim for copyright royalties” IP High Court

2021-03-18 17:42:00
In a trial suing JASRAC = Japanese Society for Rights of Authors of Music, saying that it is unreasonable to collect copyright royalties for songs used in lessons by music classes such as pianos He acknowledged some of the complaints from the side and handed down the first judgment that JASRAC was not entitled to charge the usage fee for the student's performance in the lesson.

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Kyoto new corona 1 dead, 11 new infections confirmed

2021-03-18 17:39:00
Kyoto Prefecture and Kyoto City announced on the 18th that 11 new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. The number of infected people in Kyoto Prefecture is now 9,236. In addition, one person was confirmed dead, and the number of people who died in the prefecture was 165.

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Shiga New Corona 11 people confirmed infection A total of 2674 people in the prefecture

2021-03-18 17:38:00
Shiga Prefecture announced on the 18th that it was confirmed that 11 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. The number of infected people in Shiga prefecture is 2,674.

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The reaction of each party to the cancellation of the state of emergency in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures

2021-03-18 17:38:00
An advisory committee made up of infectious disease experts and others has approved the government's policy to lift the state of emergency issued in one of the three prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area on the 21st of this month. It is the reaction of each party.

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Miyagi New Corona Confirmed infection of 98 people, the second highest number in the past after 17th

2021-03-18 17:36:00
Miyagi Prefecture and Sendai City announced on the 18th that it was confirmed that 98 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. As for the announcement of infection confirmation on the 1st, it is the second highest in the past after 107 people on the 17th, and the infection continues to spread. The total number of infected people in Miyagi prefecture is 4,390, including those who have already recovered.

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Ikata Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 allowed to operate Hiroshima High Court cancels last year's provisional disposition decision

2021-03-18 17:36:00
Regarding Shikoku Electric Power Ikata Nuclear Power Station Unit 3 in Ehime Prefecture, the Hiroshima High Court said, "It cannot be said that there is a high possibility that a large-scale natural disaster that affects the safety of the nuclear power plant will occur." I canceled my decision and decided to allow driving.

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Fukushima New Corona 2 dead in total 99 dead in Fukushima

2021-03-18 17:33:00
Fukushima Prefecture announced that a man in his 60s who had been hospitalized at a medical institution in the prefecture after being infected with the new coronavirus died on the 16th and a woman in his 80s died on the 17th. The number of people who died from being infected with the new coronavirus in Fukushima Prefecture is now 99.

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Tochigi New Corona 1 dead 19 people confirmed to be infected A total of 4354 people infected in the prefecture

2021-03-18 17:32:00
Tochigi Prefecture and Utsunomiya City announced on the 18th that they have confirmed that a total of 19 new people have been infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the total number of people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture to 4,354. In addition, Tochigi Prefecture announced that one patient infected with the new coronavirus has died, bringing the total number of deaths in the prefecture to 70.

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To continue refraining from going out and requesting shorter working hours in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures Even after the state of emergency is lifted

2021-03-18 17:31:00
In order to prevent the spread of infection again, the three prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area will continue to request refraining from going out unnecessarily and shortening business hours until the end of March even after the state of emergency is lifted.

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To continue refraining from going out and requesting shorter working hours in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures Even after the state of emergency is lifted

2021-03-18 17:31:00
In order to prevent the spread of infection again, the three prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area will continue to request refraining from going out unnecessarily and shortening business hours until the end of March even after the state of emergency is lifted.

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Saga New Corona 1 dead 2 confirmed infection A total of 1150 infected people in the prefecture

2021-03-18 17:30:00
According to the announcement by Saga Prefecture, it was confirmed that two new people were infected with the new coronavirus. The infection confirmation was announced on the 18th by a woman in her 60s in Saga City and a man in her 80s in Miyaki Town. In the prefecture, a total of 1,150 people have been confirmed to be infected.

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Hokkaido new corona 96 people confirmed infection A total of 20,182 people in Hokkaido

2021-03-18 17:27:00
Hokkaido, Sapporo, and Otaru announced on the 18th that 92 new people were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. The number of infected people is 65 in Sapporo, 26 in Michi, and 1 in Otaru. On the 18th, Hakodate City announced the confirmation of infection of 4 people, and the total number of confirmed infections in Hokkaido on the 1st is 96 people. According to the road, the number of confirmed infections has exceeded 90 since February 11. The total number of infected people in Hokkaido is 20,182, of which 719 have died.

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Kochi New Corona 1 person confirmed infection To a total of 911 people in the prefecture

2021-03-18 17:26:00
Kochi Prefecture has announced that one new person has been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. As a result, a total of 911 people have been confirmed to be infected in Kochi Prefecture.

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Kanagawa New Corona 1 person died 160 people confirmed infection More than 100 people since 14th

2021-03-18 17:24:00
In Kanagawa Prefecture, it was announced on the 18th that a total of 160 people were newly confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. The number of infected people announced in the prefecture per day has exceeded 100 since the 14th of this month, and the number of infected people has exceeded 150 since the 27th of last month, which was 162. It was also announced that a woman in her 80s in Yokohama died. According to NHK's summary, the total number of infected people announced in the prefecture is 46,790, of which 762 have died.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Monitoring Conference Experts Show strong caution against rapid spread of infection

2021-03-18 17:23:00
A "monitoring meeting" was held to analyze and evaluate the infection status of the new coronavirus in Tokyo, and it was reported that the 7-day average of new positives stopped declining and exceeded the previous week. Experts said, "If the flow of people increases at cherry blossom viewing and welcome and farewell parties in the future, there is a concern that the rapid spread beyond the year-end and New Year holidays will occur." I did.

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Aomori New Corona Newly confirmed 4 infections A total of 885 people in the prefecture

2021-03-18 17:20:00
Aomori Prefecture announced that it has been confirmed that four new people are infected with the new coronavirus in Aomori City and Hirosaki Healthcare Center. The cumulative total of people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture is 885, including those who have already recovered and those who have died.

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Nara New Corona 6 people confirmed infection A total of 3412 people in the prefecture

2021-03-18 17:19:00
Nara Prefecture and Nara City announced on the 18th that it was confirmed that 6 new people were infected with the new coronavirus. The number of people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture was 3412.

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Aichi New Corona 38 people confirmed infection A total of 26,610 people in the prefecture

2021-03-18 17:17:00
Aichi Prefecture announced that it has been confirmed that 38 new people have been infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. A total of 26,610 people have been confirmed to be infected in Aichi Prefecture.

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Ibaraki New Corona Newly confirmed 47 infections A total of 6306 people in the prefecture

2021-03-18 17:16:00
Ibaraki Prefecture and Mito City announced on the 18th that they have confirmed that 47 new people have been infected with the new coronavirus. So far, a total of 6306 people have been confirmed to be infected in Ibaraki Prefecture.

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Miyagi New Corona 1 dead to 27 dead in the prefecture

2021-03-18 17:14:00
Miyagi Prefecture announced that one patient who had been hospitalized at a medical institution in the prefecture died on the 17th after being infected with the new coronavirus. In Miyagi prefecture, 27 people have died after being confirmed infected.

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Gifu new corona 5 people confirmed infection A total of 4704 people in the prefecture

2021-03-18 17:11:00
Gifu Prefecture and Gifu City have announced that five new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. A total of 4704 people have been confirmed to be infected in Gifu prefecture.

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To promote work style reforms for working doctors, etc.

2021-03-18 17:07:00
In order to promote work style reforms for working doctors, whose long working hours are becoming more serious, a bill to amend the Medical Care Act, which includes obliging medical institutions to take measures to ensure the health of doctors, has been deliberated in the House of Representatives.

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Aichi New Corona One person died in Nagoya City 564 people died in the prefecture

2021-03-18 17:06:00
Nagoya City announced that an elderly person living in the city who had been hospitalized in a medical institution infected with the new coronavirus died on the 17th. The number of infected people who died in Aichi Prefecture was 564.

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Kiyoko Ono, former chairman of the National Public Safety Commission, dies 85 years old Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist

2021-03-18 17:06:00
Kiyoko Ono, a former member of the House of Councilors of the Liberal Democratic Party, who was the bronze medalist of the last Tokyo Olympics and chairman of the National Public Safety Commission, died on the 13th of this month. Mr. Ono says that his condition suddenly changed after he was infected with the new coronavirus and recovered. I was 85 years old.

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Fukui New Corona Mutant Virus Infected Person First Confirmed in Prefecture

2021-03-18 17:01:00
Fukui Prefecture announced that for the first time in the prefecture, a person infected with a mutant virus of the new coronavirus was confirmed by a test by the prefecture.

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Kagoshima New Corona 1 person confirmed infection A total of 1766 people in the prefecture

2021-03-18 16:59:00
Kagoshima City announced on the 18th that one new person infected with the new coronavirus has been confirmed. A new infection was confirmed in a man in his twenties in Kagoshima City. According to Kagoshima City, this man had symptoms such as fever and cough on the 15th of this month, but on the 17th, he had more symptoms of taste and olfactory dysfunction, so he visited a medical institution and underwent a PCR test. Positive was confirmed on the 18th. This brings the number of infected people confirmed in Kagoshima Prefecture to 1766.

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Mie new corona 8 people confirmed infection A total of 2626 people in the prefecture

2021-03-18 16:58:00
In Mie Prefecture, it was announced that eight new people were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. A total of 2626 people have been confirmed to be infected in Mie Prefecture.

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Ishikawa New Corona 1 person confirmed infection A total of 1888 people in the prefecture

2021-03-18 16:57:00
Ishikawa Prefecture has announced that one new coronavirus infection has been confirmed. The total number of people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture is 1888.

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Okinawa new corona 43 people confirmed infection

2021-03-18 16:57:00
Okinawa Prefecture announced on the 18th that it was confirmed that 43 new people were infected with the new coronavirus. The number of new infected people announced on the 1st is in the 40s since the 8th of last month, and it is the highest since the 1st of this month when Okinawa Prefecture's own state of emergency was lifted. This brings the total number of infected people confirmed in Okinawa Prefecture to 8618.

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Kumamoto New Corona 1 person confirmed infection A total of 3482 people in the prefecture

2021-03-18 16:55:00
On the 18th, it was announced that one new person was confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus in Kumamoto prefecture. The infection was confirmed in a man in his 50s in Kita-ku, Kumamoto City. As a result, a total of 3482 people have been confirmed to be infected in Kumamoto Prefecture.

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Prime Minister's State of Emergency Canceled Official Decision in the Evening Report to the Houses of Representatives

2021-03-18 16:51:00
Regarding the state of emergency issued in the metropolitan area of ​​1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures, Prime Minister Suga said that the advisory committee had approved the policy of canceling the state of emergency by the House Steering Committee of both Houses of Representatives on the 21st of this month. After reporting that the response headquarters in the evening would formally decide to lift the virus, he emphasized the idea of ​​taking thorough measures to prevent the spread of the infection again.

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Requesting support measures for 34 prefecture restaurants, etc. that are not covered by the state of emergency

2021-03-18 16:34:00
The 34 roads and prefectures that are not covered by this state of emergency have urged the government to take sufficient support measures for restaurants and other areas even in areas not covered by the declaration.

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Wakayama New Corona 2 people confirmed infection Mutant virus infection confirmed 2 people

2021-03-18 16:32:00
Wakayama Prefecture announced on the 18th that it was confirmed that two men and women in their 40s were newly infected with the new coronavirus. In addition, it was announced that two new cases of infection with the mutant virus were confirmed from infected persons by the 17th. So far, five people have been infected with the mutant virus. The number of people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture has reached 1189.

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Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato made a series of mistakes in the text of the bill.

2021-03-18 16:27:00
In response to a series of mistakes in the text of the bill submitted by the government to the Diet, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato apologized at the board of directors of the House of Representatives Steering Committee of both Houses of Representatives and asked to recheck all bills. It was revealed that each ministry and agency was instructed.

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Iwate New Corona 4 people confirmed infection A total of 575 people in the prefecture

2021-03-18 16:24:00
Iwate Prefecture has announced that it has been confirmed that four new men and women have been infected with the new coronavirus. The number of people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture was 575.

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"H3" rocket launch procedure confirmation rehearsal "almost perfect score" JAXA

2021-03-18 16:23:00
A rehearsal was held at the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture to confirm the launch procedure of the new Japanese flagship rocket "H3", which is being developed with the aim of launching in the new year. Explained the result, "it was almost perfect."

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Nippon Travel Agency Last year's settlement of accounts 12.7 billion yen final deficit Corona caused demand to fall

2021-03-18 16:22:00
Last year's financial results for a major travel agency, Nippon Travel Agency, posted a final deficit of 12.7 billion yen for the entire group due to a decline in travel demand due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection. In light of the difficult business environment, the company plans to reduce the number of employees by 30% by the end of next year by curbing hiring.

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Tokai No. 2 Nuclear Power Plant Resumption Not Allowed Mito District Court

2021-03-18 16:15:00
Regarding the Tokai No. 2 Nuclear Power Station in Tokai Village, Ibaraki Prefecture, in a trial in which residents complained that there was a problem with safety measures, the Mito District Court said that the evacuation plan and the system to implement it were not in place. He sentenced Japan Atomic Power Company to not allow it to restart.

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Tokai No. 2 Nuclear Power Plant Resumption Not Allowed Mito District Court

2021-03-18 16:15:00
Regarding the Tokai No. 2 Nuclear Power Station in Tokai Village, Ibaraki Prefecture, in a trial in which residents complained that there was a problem with safety measures, the Mito District Court said that the evacuation plan and the system to implement it were not in place. He sentenced Japan Atomic Power Company to not allow it to restart.

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Prime Minister Suga lifts state of emergency Declaration officially decided in the evening Report to House of Representatives

2021-03-18 16:13:00
Regarding the state of emergency issued in one of the three prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area, Prime Minister Suga said in the evening that the Advisory Committee had approved the policy of canceling the state of emergency by the House of Representatives Steering Committee on the 21st of this month. After reporting that the Response Headquarters would formally decide to lift the infection, he emphasized the idea of ​​taking thorough measures to prevent the re-spread of the infection.

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Prime Minister Suga lifts state of emergency Declaration officially decided in the evening Report to House of Representatives

2021-03-18 16:13:00
Regarding the state of emergency issued to the three prefectures of the Tokyo metropolitan area, Prime Minister Suga said in the evening that the Advisory Committee had approved the policy of canceling the state of emergency on the 21st of this month by the House of Representatives Steering Committee. After reporting that the Response Headquarters would formally decide to lift the infection, he emphasized the idea of ​​thorough measures to prevent the re-spread of the infection.

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Hiroshima Prefecture New Corona 1 person confirmed infection A total of 5071 people in the prefecture

2021-03-18 16:06:00
Hiroshima Prefecture announced that one person in his 60s in Onomichi City was confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the total number of confirmed infections in Hiroshima Prefecture to 5071.

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Shizuoka Prefecture New Corona 1 dead 13 confirmed infection

2021-03-18 16:04:00
Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, announced that one patient infected with the new coronavirus has been confirmed dead. A total of 108 people have died in Shizuoka prefecture. In addition, 13 new infections have been announced in the prefecture. A total of 5,450 people have been confirmed to be infected in the prefecture.

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Yamaguchi Prefecture New Corona 1 person confirmed infection A total of 1396 people in the prefecture

2021-03-18 16:02:00
Yamaguchi Prefecture announced that it was confirmed that a man in his 50s living in Yamaguchi City was infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the total number of confirmed infections in Yamaguchi Prefecture to 1,396.

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Oita Prefecture New Corona 1 person confirmed infection A total of 1300 people in the prefecture

2021-03-18 16:01:00
Oita Prefecture announced on the 18th that one new person infected with the new coronavirus has been confirmed. This brings the total number of infected people confirmed in the prefecture to 1,300.

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Stock price temporarily rises over 500 yen Topics closing price exceeds 2000 for the first time in 29 years and 10 months

2021-03-18 16:01:00
On the 18th, the Tokyo stock market has risen sharply, with the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily rising by more than 500 yen due to the growing view that US monetary easing will continue for the time being. In addition, the Tokyo Stock Price Index = Topics also rose, and the closing price exceeded 2000 for the first time in 29 years and 10 months.

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Former Attorney General Kurokawa is briefly charged with gambling charges.

2021-03-18 15:59:00
In last year's declaration of emergency, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office said that the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office "should be prosecuted" for former prosecutor Hiromu Kurokawa of the Tokyo High Public Prosecutors Office, who was charged with criminal charges for betting mahjong. After receiving the vote, he re-investigated, and on the 18th, he turned around and charged him with gambling.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Orders based on the Special Measures Law for stores that do not respond to time saving requests First in Japan

2021-03-18 15:56:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has issued an order based on the revised Act on Special Measures Against Coronavirus to restaurants that have not responded to requests for shortened business hours and have determined that there is no justifiable reason. This is the first time an order has been issued nationwide.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Orders based on the Special Measures Law for stores that do not respond to time saving requests First in Japan

2021-03-18 15:56:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has issued an order based on the revised Act on Special Measures Against Coronavirus to restaurants that have not responded to requests for shortened business hours and have determined that there is no justifiable reason. This is the first time an order has been issued nationwide.

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Gunma New Corona 25 people confirmed infection A total of 4767 people in the prefecture

2021-03-18 15:55:00
Gunma Prefecture announced on the 18th that it has confirmed that 25 new people in the prefecture are infected with the new coronavirus. A total of 4767 people have been confirmed infected in the prefecture, of which 93 have died.

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Ehime New Corona 1 person confirmed infection A total of 1077 people in the prefecture

2021-03-18 15:46:00
Ehime Prefecture has announced that it has confirmed a new infection with a new coronavirus. With this, the number of confirmed infections in Ehime Prefecture is 1077.

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The reaction of each party to the cancellation of the state of emergency in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures

2021-03-18 15:44:00
An advisory committee made up of infectious disease experts and others has approved the government's policy to lift the state of emergency issued in one of the three prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area on the 21st of this month. It is the reaction of each party.

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Newly built condominiums in the Greater Tokyo area launched February is more than 50% higher than the same month last year

2021-03-18 15:39:00
The number of newly built condominiums launched in the Tokyo metropolitan area in February increased by more than 50% compared to the same month last year, increasing for the third consecutive month. Demand for housing is increasing due to the spread of telework due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, and aggressive supply is continuing.

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Mr. Sasaki, General Manager of the Olympic and Para Opening and Closing Ceremony, resigned

2021-03-18 15:38:00
Hiroshi Sasaki, the creative director who is in charge of the opening and closing ceremonies of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, proposed a production plan that insulted the appearance of female talents, and took responsibility for inappropriate expression and resigned. Hashimoto, chairman of the Games Organizing Committee, said, "It is very inappropriate to make statements that insult your appearance. It should never be done."

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Ikata Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 allowed to operate Hiroshima High Court cancels last year's provisional disposition decision

2021-03-18 15:37:00
Regarding Shikoku Electric Power Ikata Nuclear Power Station Unit 3 in Ehime Prefecture, the Hiroshima High Court said, "It cannot be said that there is a high possibility that a large-scale natural disaster that affects the safety of the nuclear power plant will occur." I canceled my decision and made a decision to allow driving.

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Ikata Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 allowed to operate Hiroshima High Court cancels last year's provisional disposition decision

2021-03-18 15:37:00
Regarding Shikoku Electric Power Ikata Nuclear Power Station Unit 3 in Ehime Prefecture, the Hiroshima High Court said, "It cannot be said that there is a high possibility that a large-scale natural disaster that affects the safety of the nuclear power plant will occur." I canceled my decision and made a decision to allow driving.

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Tokyo Metropolitan New Corona 323 confirmed infection 7 days average increased from the previous week

2021-03-18 15:28:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced that it has confirmed that 323 new people have been infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo based on preliminary figures as of 3:00 pm on the 18th. The average for 7 days up to the 18th was 297.1, an increase of 108.8% from the previous week.

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Tokyo Metropolitan New Corona 323 confirmed infection 7 days average increased from the previous week

2021-03-18 15:28:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced that it has confirmed that 323 new people have been infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo based on preliminary figures as of 3:00 pm on the 18th. The average for 7 days up to the 18th was 297.1, an increase of 108.8% from the previous week.

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“Student performances in lessons No claim for copyright royalties” IP High Court

2021-03-18 15:21:00
In a trial that sued JASRAC = Japanese Society for Rights of Authors of Music, saying that it was unreasonable to collect copyright royalties for songs used in lessons by music classes such as pianos, the Intellectual Property High Court of the second trial said that it was a music class. He acknowledged some of the complaints from the side and handed down the first judgment that JASRAC was not entitled to charge the usage fee for the student's performance in the lesson.

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“Student performances in lessons No claim for copyright royalties” IP High Court

2021-03-18 15:21:00
In a trial that sued JASRAC = Japanese Society for Rights of Authors of Music, saying that it was unreasonable to collect copyright royalties for songs used in lessons by music classes such as pianos, the Intellectual Property High Court of the second trial said that it was a music class. He acknowledged some of the complaints from the side and handed down the first judgment that JASRAC was not entitled to charge the usage fee for the student's performance in the lesson.

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Hyogo New Corona 76 people confirmed to be infected Total 18,735 people in the prefecture

2021-03-18 15:08:00
Hyogo Prefecture announced on the 18th that it was newly confirmed that 76 people in the prefecture were infected with the new coronavirus. In the prefecture, the number of infected people per day exceeded 70 for 3 consecutive days. As a result, the total number of infected people announced in the prefecture is 18,735. On the other hand, in Hyogo prefecture, on the 18th, there was no announcement of a person who died after being infected with the new coronavirus.

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Toyama police box attack case Appeal for life imprisonment sentence of prosecution 1 trial

2021-03-18 14:57:00
Three years ago, the prosecutor's office appealed the sentence of life imprisonment sentenced to a former SDF officer for killing a police officer and shooting a nearby guard with a pistol at a police station in Toyama City three years ago.

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Niigata New Corona 12 people confirmed infection A total of 1226 people in the prefecture

2021-03-18 14:43:00
Niigata Prefecture and Niigata City have announced that 12 new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. Infection was confirmed in 1226 people in the prefecture.

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There is no countermeasure for the possibility of outflow such as a quarter of the stairs of the Kochi Tsunami Evacuation Tower

2021-03-18 14:42:00
Of the tsunami evacuation towers maintained in Kochi prefecture in preparation for the Nankai Trough giant earthquake, stairs and slopes may be washed away by the tsunami in about a quarter, but no concrete measures have been taken. Was found in a prefecture survey. Kochi Prefecture is asking local governments to take measures, as elderly people may be left behind in the tower.

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Tokushima new corona infection 2 people confirmed in the prefecture since 12th of this month

2021-03-18 14:39:00
Tokushima Prefecture announced that it has been confirmed that two men and women in their 40s are infected with the new coronavirus. Since the announcement of infection confirmation since the 12th of this month, the cumulative number of infected people in the prefecture has reached 466.

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“Student performances in lessons No claim for copyright royalties” IP High Court

2021-03-18 14:22:00
In a trial suing JASRAC = Japanese Society for Rights of Authors of Music, saying that it is unreasonable to collect copyright royalties for songs used in lessons by music classes such as pianos, the Intellectual Property High Court of the second trial is on the music class side. He admitted some of the complaints and sentenced him that he had no right to charge a fee for the student's performance in the lesson.

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“Student performances in lessons No claim for copyright royalties” IP High Court

2021-03-18 14:22:00
In a trial suing JASRAC = Japanese Society for Rights of Authors of Music, saying that it is unreasonable to collect copyright royalties for songs used in lessons by music classes such as pianos, the Intellectual Property High Court of the second trial is on the music class side. He admitted some of the complaints and sentenced him that he had no right to charge a fee for the student's performance in the lesson.

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Okayama New Corona 1 person confirmed infection A total of 2591 people in the prefecture

2021-03-18 14:14:00
Okayama Prefecture announced that it was confirmed that one man in Tamano City was infected with the new coronavirus. A total of 2591 people have been confirmed to be infected in Okayama Prefecture.

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Kagawa New Corona 3 people confirmed infection A total of 772 people in the prefecture

2021-03-18 14:12:00
In Kagawa Prefecture, it was confirmed that three men and women in Takamatsu City were newly infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the number of confirmed infections to 772 in Kagawa Prefecture.

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Ikata Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 allowed to operate Hiroshima High Court cancels last year's provisional disposition decision

2021-03-18 14:06:00
Regarding Shikoku Electric Power Ikata Nuclear Power Station Unit 3 in Ehime Prefecture, the Hiroshima High Court canceled the provisional disposition decision in January last year and issued a decision permitting operation.

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Ikata Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 allowed to operate Hiroshima High Court cancels last year's provisional disposition decision

2021-03-18 14:06:00
Regarding Shikoku Electric Power Ikata Nuclear Power Station Unit 3 in Ehime Prefecture, the Hiroshima High Court canceled the provisional disposition decision in January last year and issued a decision permitting operation.

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Mr. Sasaki, General Manager of the Olympic and Para Opening and Closing Ceremony, resigned

2021-03-18 13:54:00
Hiroshi Sasaki, the creative director who is in charge of the opening and closing ceremonies of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, has resigned after taking responsibility for the inappropriate expression that proposed a production plan that makes a female talent look like a pig. At a press conference, Chairman Hashimoto of the Games Organizing Committee said, "It is very inappropriate to make statements that insult your appearance. It should never be done."

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The impact of the new corona is serious in fields where income from the cultural arts business has decreased by about 70%

2021-03-18 13:45:00
Regarding the impact of the spread of the new coronavirus on culture and art, when the income of the business operator for the last year is summarized by fields such as theater and movies, it has decreased by about 70% in many places compared to the previous year. It turns out that the investigating body is calling for further public support.

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“No conflict with ministerial norms” that allows dinner with the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, NTT president and others

2021-03-18 13:30:00
Regarding the report of "Weekly Bunshun" that Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Takeda was having dinner with NTT President Sawada and others, after acknowledging the fact of the dinner at the General Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives, "I have not received a request for specific permission etc. It was not a dinner that violated the ministerial norms. "

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Stock price has risen by more than 500 yen at one time Topics over 2000 since May 1991

2021-03-18 13:27:00
In the Tokyo stock market on the 18th, buy orders swelled from the view that US monetary easing will continue for the time being, and the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily rose by more than 500 yen to exceed 30,000 yen.

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Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant Terrorism Countermeasures Inadequate "Most Serious Level" Evaluation Confirmed

2021-03-18 13:08:00
On the 18th, TEPCO reported that there was no objection to the provisional evaluation presented by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding the problem that multiple facilities for detecting intruders such as terrorists were broken at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station in Niigata Prefecture. The evaluation that it corresponds to the most serious level related to nuclear material protection has been confirmed. The Regulatory Commission plans to request TEPCO to take concrete measures such as further investigation of the cause.

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Toshiba Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders Approved investment fund proposal against the company

2021-03-18 13:03:00
At Toshiba's extraordinary general meeting of shareholders held on the 18th, the proposal of an investment fund of a major shareholder, which the company had called for opposition, was approved by a majority. This is unusual at a general meeting of shareholders of a Japanese company, which means that a lawyer appointed by the shareholders will re-investigate whether last year's general meeting was running fairly.

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USJ "Mario" Themed New Area Opens 8 Months Delayed with New Corona

2021-03-18 12:50:00
USJ = Universal Studios Japan, a theme park in Osaka, opened a new area with the theme of "Mario" on the 18th. Due to the influence of the new corona, it will open eight months later than originally planned.

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USJ "Mario" Themed New Area Opens 8 Months Delayed with New Corona

2021-03-18 12:50:00
USJ = Universal Studios Japan, a theme park in Osaka, opened a new area with the theme of "Mario" on the 18th. Due to the influence of the new corona, it will open eight months later than originally planned.

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Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. Special Investigation Department, Osaka District Public Prosecutor's Office

2021-03-18 12:37:00
It was found that the Osaka District Public Prosecutor's Office voluntarily interviewed former executives such as former chairman Yagi and former president Iwane, who have been accused of criminal charges over the issue of receiving money from Kansai Electric Power Company.

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TEPCO President Kobayakawa Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant Problem Tonight Online Press Conference

2021-03-18 12:32:00
TEPCO announced that President Tomoaki Kobayakawa will hold a press conference from 7:00 pm on the 18th in response to the problem that multiple facilities for detecting unauthorized intruders were broken at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station. The press conference will be held online and will explain how President Kobayakawa is aware of the current situation and what to do in the future.

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Yen exchange rate Small price movement

2021-03-18 12:16:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 18th, the yen exchange rate has been slightly moving against the dollar.

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Stock price has risen by more than 500 yen at one time Topics over 2000 since May 1991

2021-03-18 12:15:00
In the Tokyo stock market on the 18th, buy orders swelled from the view that US monetary easing will continue for the time being, and the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily rose by more than 500 yen to exceed 30,000 yen.

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Mr. Sasaki, General Manager of Tokyo Tournament Opening and Closing Ceremony Resigned due to "inappropriate expression"

2021-03-18 12:09:00
Hiroshi Sasaki, the creative director who is in charge of the opening and closing ceremonies of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, took responsibility for the inappropriate expression that proposed a production plan that makes a female talent look like a pig, and announced his resignation to the Games Organizing Committee. It was. The Organizing Committee has a policy of allowing resignation, and Chairman Hashimoto will hold a press conference to explain the details.

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Awareness-raising activities at Takadanobaba Station in Tokyo, which triggered the spread of Braille block days

2021-03-18 12:02:00
March 18th is "Braille Block Day". JR East is calling for understanding of efforts to protect the safety of the visually impaired at Takadanobaba Station in Tokyo, which triggered the spread of Braille blocks at stations nationwide during the JNR era.

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Senbatsu High School Baseball Championship Opening for the first time in 2 years Opening ceremony rehearsal at Koshien

2021-03-18 11:59:00
The opening ceremony was rehearsed at Koshien Stadium before the opening of Senbatsu High School Baseball, which will be held for the first time in two years, on the 19th.

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Nagano New Corona 9 people confirmed to be infected in Nagano City A total of 2473 people in the prefecture

2021-03-18 11:53:00
It was confirmed that nine new people were infected with the new coronavirus in Nagano City. A total of 2,473 people have been confirmed infected in Nagano Prefecture, of which 41 have died.

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Former Attorney General Kurokawa is briefly charged with gambling charges.

2021-03-18 11:53:00
In last year's declaration of emergency, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office said that the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office "should be prosecuted" for former prosecutor Hiromu Kurokawa of the Tokyo High Public Prosecutors Office, who was charged with criminal charges for betting mahjong. After receiving the vote, he re-investigated, and on the 18th, he turned around and charged him with gambling.

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Former Attorney General Kurokawa is briefly charged with gambling charges.

2021-03-18 11:53:00
In last year's declaration of emergency, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office said that the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office "should be prosecuted" for former prosecutor Hiromu Kurokawa of the Tokyo High Public Prosecutors Office, who was charged with criminal charges for betting mahjong. After receiving the vote, he re-investigated, and on the 18th, he turned around and charged him with gambling.

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Toshiba Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders Approved investment fund proposal against the company

2021-03-18 11:49:00
At Toshiba's extraordinary general meeting of shareholders held on the 18th, the proposal of an investment fund of a major shareholder, which the company had called for opposition, was approved by a majority. It is unusual for a Japanese company's general meeting of shareholders to pass a shareholder proposal. The investment fund called for the appointment of three lawyers to investigate whether Toshiba's shareholders' meeting last year was fair, and the company called on other shareholders to oppose the proposal. It was in shape.

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Toshiba Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders Approved investment fund proposal against the company

2021-03-18 11:49:00
At Toshiba's extraordinary general meeting of shareholders held on the 18th, the proposal of an investment fund of a major shareholder, which the company had called for opposition, was approved by a majority. It is unusual for a Japanese company's general meeting of shareholders to pass a shareholder proposal. The investment fund called for the appointment of three lawyers to investigate whether Toshiba's shareholders' meeting last year was fair, and the company called on other shareholders to oppose the proposal. It was in shape.

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To resign from Mr. Sasaki, who is in charge of the opening and closing ceremony of Tokyo Ori Para

2021-03-18 11:30:00
Hiroshi Sasaki, the creative director who is in charge of the opening and closing ceremonies of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, has decided to resign because he wants to take responsibility for his inappropriate expressions and ideas, such as proposing a production plan that makes a female talent look like a pig. became.

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Yamagata Prefecture New Corona 11 people confirmed infection A total of 576 people in the prefecture

2021-03-18 11:18:00
Yamagata Prefecture announced on the 18th that it was confirmed that 11 men and women were newly infected with the new coronavirus. A total of 576 people have been confirmed infected in Yamagata Prefecture.

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Fukushima new corona 19 people confirmed infection A total of 2253 people in the prefecture

2021-03-18 11:11:00
Fukushima Prefecture announced on the 18th that 19 new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. Eight new infections were confirmed in Koriyama City, three in Tamura City, two each in Fukushima City and Nihonmatsu City, and one each in Sukagawa City, Minamisoma City, Motomiya City, and Ono Town. The announcement of infection confirmation in Fukushima Prefecture has been announced for 25 consecutive days, and the cumulative number of infected people has reached 2253.

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Advisory Committee approves government policy to cancel emergency declaration in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures

2021-03-18 11:05:00
An advisory committee made up of infectious disease experts and others has approved the government's policy to lift the state of emergency issued in one of the three prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area on the 21st of this month. The government will open a response headquarters on the evening of the 18th to formally decide to lift the declaration.

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Advisory Committee approves government policy to cancel emergency declaration in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures

2021-03-18 11:05:00
An advisory committee made up of infectious disease experts and others has approved the government's policy to lift the state of emergency issued in one of the three prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area on the 21st of this month. The government will open a response headquarters on the evening of the 18th to formally decide to lift the declaration.

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“No conflict with ministerial norms” that allows dinner with the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, NTT president and others

2021-03-18 10:56:00
Regarding the report of "Weekly Bunshun" that Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Takeda was having dinner with NTT President Sawada and others, after acknowledging the fact of the dinner at the General Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives, "I have not received a request for specific permission etc. It was not a dinner that violated the ministerial norms. "

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“No conflict with ministerial norms” that allows dinner with the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, NTT president and others

2021-03-18 10:56:00
Regarding the report of "Weekly Bunshun" that Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Takeda was having dinner with NTT President Sawada and others, after acknowledging the fact of the dinner at the General Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives, "I have not received a request for specific permission etc. It was not a dinner that violated the ministerial norms. "

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US President Joe Biden's "election work" close to Russia's idea of ​​countermeasures

2021-03-18 10:35:00
US President Joe Biden said, "President Putin will pay a price," following a report by intelligence agencies that Russia has worked to influence the outcome of last year's presidential election. He stated that he would soon take countermeasures.

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Stock price temporarily increased by 500 yen or more and exceeded 30,000 yen

2021-03-18 10:09:00
The Nikkei Stock Average on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 18th temporarily rose by more than 500 yen to over 30,000 yen. In addition, the Tokyo Stock Exchange Stock Index = Topics, which consists of stocks on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, exceeded 2000 for the first time in 29 years and 10 months.

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Stock price temporarily increased by 500 yen or more and exceeded 30,000 yen

2021-03-18 10:09:00
The Nikkei Stock Average on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 18th temporarily rose by more than 500 yen to over 30,000 yen. In addition, the Tokyo Stock Exchange Stock Index = Topics, which consists of stocks on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, exceeded 2000 for the first time in 29 years and 10 months.

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Former Attorney General Kurokawa is briefly charged with gambling charges.

2021-03-18 09:55:00
In last year's declaration of emergency, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office said that the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office "should be prosecuted" for former prosecutor Hiromu Kurokawa of the Tokyo High Public Prosecutors Office, who was charged with criminal charges for betting mahjong. After receiving the vote, he re-investigated, and on the 18th, he turned around and charged him with gambling.

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Advisory Committee approves government policy to cancel emergency declaration in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures

2021-03-18 09:55:00
An advisory committee made up of infectious disease experts and others has approved the government's policy to lift the state of emergency issued in one of the three prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area on the 21st of this month. The government will open a response headquarters on the evening of the 18th to formally decide to lift the declaration.

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Former Attorney General Kurokawa is briefly charged with gambling charges.

2021-03-18 09:55:00
In last year's declaration of emergency, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office said that the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office "should be prosecuted" for former prosecutor Hiromu Kurokawa of the Tokyo High Public Prosecutors Office, who was charged with criminal charges for betting mahjong. After receiving the vote, he re-investigated, and on the 18th, he turned around and charged him with gambling.

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Advisory Committee approves government policy to cancel emergency declaration in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures

2021-03-18 09:55:00
An advisory committee made up of infectious disease experts and others has approved the government's policy to lift the state of emergency issued in one of the three prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area on the 21st of this month. The government will open a response headquarters on the evening of the 18th to formally decide to lift the declaration.

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Tokyo market topics exceed 2000 for the first time in 29 years and 10 months

2021-03-18 09:23:00
In the Tokyo stock market on the 18th, buy orders spread immediately after the start of the transaction, and the Tokyo Stock Exchange Index = Topics, which consists of stocks on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, exceeded 2000.

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Fukuoka boy starvation case Mind control by acquaintance's woman lie story

2021-03-18 09:16:00
In Sasaguri Town, Fukuoka Prefecture, a mother and an acquaintance woman were arrested for starving a 5-year-old boy without giving him enough food. Police believe the mother was under the control of her acquaintance's woman, who was anxious about the story, and experts pointed out that it was "a usual means of mind control." According to police, an acquaintance's woman has denied the charges.

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Fukuoka boy starvation case Mind control by acquaintance's woman lie story

2021-03-18 09:16:00
In Sasaguri Town, Fukuoka Prefecture, a mother and an acquaintance woman were arrested for starving a 5-year-old boy without giving him enough food. Police believe the mother was under the control of her acquaintance's woman, who was anxious about the story, and experts pointed out that it was "a usual means of mind control." According to police, an acquaintance's woman has denied the charges.

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Shunto SME negotiation site At a shipping company in Hokkaido

2021-03-18 08:52:00
As the effects of the new coronavirus continue, many companies have been cautious about raising wages due to uncertainty about the future during this spring battle.

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Consult the Advisory Board to lift the state of emergency in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures

2021-03-18 08:29:00
Regarding the state of emergency issued in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures, the government consulted with an advisory committee made up of infectious disease experts and others to lift the deadline on the 21st of this month.

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Google announces 3.1 billion cases worldwide, including removal of inappropriate online advertisements

2021-03-18 07:59:00
Google, a major IT company, revealed that in the last year, there were about 3.1 billion online advertisements worldwide that were blocked or deleted because they contained incorrect information.

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Google announces 3.1 billion cases worldwide, including removal of inappropriate online advertisements

2021-03-18 07:59:00
Google, a major IT company, revealed that in the last year, there were about 3.1 billion online advertisements worldwide that were blocked or deleted because they contained incorrect information.

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Consult the Advisory Board to lift the state of emergency in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures

2021-03-18 07:36:00
Regarding the state of emergency issued in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures, the government consulted with an advisory committee made up of infectious disease experts and others to lift the deadline on the 21st of this month.

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Consult the Advisory Board to lift the state of emergency in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures

2021-03-18 07:36:00
Regarding the state of emergency issued in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures, the government consulted with an advisory committee made up of infectious disease experts and others to lift the deadline on the 21st of this month.

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Large-scale PCR test for passengers from Haneda Airport to Okinawa Prevention of infection on remote islands

2021-03-18 07:10:00
In order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus to remote islands where the medical system is vulnerable, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is conducting large-scale PCR tests and questionnaire surveys for passengers traveling from Haneda Airport to Okinawa. , I decided to consider concrete measures.

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Large-scale PCR test for passengers from Haneda Airport to Okinawa Prevention of infection on remote islands

2021-03-18 07:10:00
In order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus to remote islands where the medical system is vulnerable, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is conducting large-scale PCR tests and questionnaire surveys for passengers traveling from Haneda Airport to Okinawa. , I decided to consider concrete measures.

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Large-scale PCR test for passengers from Haneda Airport to Okinawa Prevention of infection on remote islands

2021-03-18 07:10:00
In order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus to remote islands where the medical system is vulnerable, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is conducting large-scale PCR tests and questionnaire surveys for passengers traveling from Haneda Airport to Okinawa. , I decided to consider concrete measures.

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Announcement of draft common certificate for vaccination to ease movement restrictions within the EU

2021-03-18 07:04:00
The EU-European Union has announced a system to issue a common certificate to those who have been vaccinated against the new coronavirus to ease restrictions on movement within the region.

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Ikata Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 Operation Not Approved Temporary Disposition Today to Judgment Hiroshima High Court

2021-03-18 07:00:00
The Hiroshima High Court will reiterate its decision on the 18th regarding the decision of the Hiroshima High Court to dispose of the provisional disposition last year, which did not allow the operation of Shikoku Electric Power Ikata Nuclear Power Station Unit 3 in Ehime Prefecture. Due to the decision, Ikata Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 remains inoperable, and the court's decision is drawing attention.

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Imperial Household Agency Odano Samurai Deputy Chief Retirement The successor is Mr. Koro Bessho, Deputy Samurai Chief

2021-03-18 06:56:00
Nobutake Odano, Deputy Chamberlain of the Imperial Household Agency, will retire on the 1st of next month, and Koro Bessho, a former UN Ambassador and Deputy Chamberlain of Japan, is expected to take over.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government “Declaration” cancellation prospects will be dealt with by continuing to request shorter hours and thorough inspection

2021-03-18 06:36:00
The state of emergency is expected to be lifted on the 21st of this month, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will continue to relax by 9:00 pm even after the cancellation, in addition to requesting shortening of business hours, thorough inspections at facilities for the elderly and downtown areas, etc. , We are planning to take measures to prevent the re-spread of the infection.

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Only about 0.5% of the stockpile planned by the countries using "Abigan"

2021-03-18 06:27:00
About 10,000 patients were given Avigan, which is under review for approval as a treatment for the new coronavirus, in the year to the end of last month, which is about 0.5% of the government's planned stockpile. I found that I stayed. Experts familiar with the treatment of infectious diseases point out that it is necessary to reconsider whether to stockpile as planned, citing that the efficacy has not been proven and clinical research is continuing in the background. ..

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Only about 0.5% of the stockpile planned by the countries using "Abigan"

2021-03-18 06:27:00
About 10,000 patients were given Avigan, which is under review for approval as a treatment for the new coronavirus, in the year to the end of last month, which is about 0.5% of the government's planned stockpile. I found that I stayed. Experts familiar with the treatment of infectious diseases point out that it is necessary to reconsider whether to stockpile as planned, citing that the efficacy has not been proven and clinical research is continuing in the background. ..

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Toshiba Today's Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders Investment Fund Requests Investigation of Last Year's General Meeting

2021-03-18 06:20:00
An extraordinary shareholders'meeting will be held on the 18th as shareholders' investment funds are demanding that Toshiba's shareholders' meeting last year be run fairly. The company is calling on other shareholders to oppose the agenda submitted by the investment fund, but the focus is on whether it will be passed.

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Awareness-raising activities at Takadanobaba Station in Tokyo, which triggered the spread of Braille block days

2021-03-18 06:16:00
March 18th is "Braille Block Day". JR East is calling for understanding of efforts to protect the safety of the visually impaired at Takadanobaba Station in Tokyo, which triggered the spread of Braille blocks at stations nationwide during the JNR era.

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Bank of Japan today's monetary policy decision meeting "inspection" of monetary easing measures

2021-03-18 06:06:00
The Bank of Japan will hold a monetary policy decision meeting from the 18th to "inspect" monetary easing measures. Regarding the purchase of ETFs = listed investment trusts, which is the focus, while leaving the upper limit of 12 trillion yen per year, it is expected to discuss the direction of eliminating the standard of 6 trillion yen per year so that it can respond more flexibly according to market trends. is.

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Even after the Takashimaya “declaration” is lifted, the Tokyo Shinjuku store will continue to shorten the working hours.

2021-03-18 06:05:00
Takashimaya, a major department store, has decided to continue shortening business hours in response to the state of emergency even after the declaration is lifted at stores in Shinjuku, Tokyo. In addition to the fact that consumers are refraining from going out at night and the number of customers is declining, the aim is to improve the long working hours of employees.

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New Corona Government's "Basic Countermeasure Policy" Draft Mutant Virus Monitoring Strengthened

2021-03-18 05:52:00
With the cancellation of the state of emergency, the draft of the "basic response policy" for the new coronavirus countermeasures that the government will change has been clarified. In order to prevent the spread of the infection again, the nationwide monitoring system will be strengthened, such as raising the test for mutant virus to about 40% at an early stage.

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New Corona Government's "Basic Countermeasure Policy" Draft Mutant Virus Monitoring Strengthened

2021-03-18 05:52:00
With the cancellation of the state of emergency, the draft of the "basic response policy" for the new coronavirus countermeasures that the government will change has been clarified. In order to prevent the spread of the infection again, the nationwide monitoring system will be strengthened, such as raising the test for mutant virus to about 40% at an early stage.

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New York Market Dow Jones Industrial Average Highest Fed Meeting

2021-03-18 05:36:00
On the 17th, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to a new high for the first time in two days due to the peace of mind that the current monetary easing will continue for the time being.

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Spring fight The momentum of wage increases weakens due to the influence of the new corona

2021-03-18 05:29:00
In this spring battle, while the outlook for business performance remains uncertain due to the influence of the new coronavirus, the base-up to raise the basic salary will be postponed by automobile and machine makers, etc., or it will be concluded at a level below the union's request. However, the momentum of wage increases is weakening.

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Spring fight The momentum of wage increases weakens due to the influence of the new corona

2021-03-18 05:29:00
In this spring battle, while the outlook for business performance remains uncertain due to the influence of the new coronavirus, the base-up to raise the basic salary will be postponed by automobile and machine makers, etc., or it will be concluded at a level below the union's request. However, the momentum of wage increases is weakening.

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Insufficient measures against nuclear power plant TEPCO president and others invited to the Diet to pursue management responsibility of the ruling and opposition parties

2021-03-18 05:28:00
At the TEPCO Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station, there were a series of voices from both the ruling and opposition parties asking TEPCO's responsibility for the broken equipment for detecting intruders such as terrorists. Questions and answers will be held by inviting them as witnesses.

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Recall signature problem Part-time job "I was urged to collect 1 million people"

2021-03-18 05:22:00
Most of the signatures for the recall / dismissal request of Governor Omura of Aichi Prefecture were not recognized as valid, and it is suspected that a large number of signatures were forged. A man who copied his name and address on a signature form revealed that he was told by the staff who had instructed at the venue that he had to hurry because he had to collect about 1 million people. I did. The police are also listening to the circumstances from the people involved as part-time workers and proceeding with the elucidation.

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Recall signature problem Part-time job "I was urged to collect 1 million people"

2021-03-18 05:22:00
Most of the signatures for the recall / dismissal request of Governor Omura of Aichi Prefecture were not recognized as valid, and it is suspected that a large number of signatures were forged. A man who copied his name and address on a signature form revealed that he was told by the staff who had instructed at the venue that he had to hurry because he had to collect about 1 million people. I did. The police are listening to the situation from the people involved as part-time workers and proceeding with the elucidation.

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U.S. Fed economic outlook upward revision is also expected to maintain zero interest rates until 2023

2021-03-18 05:14:00
The Federal Reserve Board of Governors, the central bank of the United States, has revised its outlook for the US economy significantly upwards at a monetary policy meeting held until the 17th. On the other hand, the outlook that the current zero interest rate policy will continue until the end of 2023 next year has been maintained, assuming that risks remain.

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"Safeguard" activated today for American beef Tariff increase

2021-03-18 04:54:00
As the import volume of American beef exceeded the standard set by the Japan-US Trade Agreement this year, the government implemented a measure called "safeguard" on the 18th to protect domestic producers, and American beef Tariffs have been raised from the previous 25.8% to 38.5%.

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Fukuoka boy starvation case Mind control by acquaintance's woman lie story

2021-03-18 04:51:00
In Sasaguri Town, Fukuoka Prefecture, a mother and an acquaintance woman were arrested for starving a 5-year-old boy without giving him enough food. Police believe the mother was under the control of her acquaintance's woman, who was anxious about the story, and experts pointed out that it was "a usual means of mind control."

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Fukuoka boy starvation case Mind control by acquaintance's woman lie story

2021-03-18 04:51:00
In Sasaguri Town, Fukuoka Prefecture, a mother and an acquaintance woman were arrested for starving a 5-year-old boy without giving him enough food. Police believe the mother was under the control of her acquaintance's woman, who was anxious about the story, and experts pointed out that it was "a usual means of mind control."

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Declaration of emergency in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures to be canceled today

2021-03-18 04:47:00
Regarding the ongoing state of emergency in one of the three prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area, the government plans to cancel it by the deadline of 21st of this month. It will be decided by the countermeasures headquarters. All declarations that lasted about two and a half months from January will be lifted.

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Declaration of emergency in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures to be canceled today

2021-03-18 04:47:00
Regarding the ongoing state of emergency in one of the three prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area, the government plans to cancel it by the deadline of 21st of this month. It will be decided by the countermeasures headquarters. All declarations that lasted about two and a half months from January will be lifted.

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To resign from Mr. Sasaki, the general manager of the Tokyo Ori Para opening and closing ceremony

2021-03-18 01:31:00
Hiroshi Sasaki, the creative director who is in charge of the opening and closing ceremonies of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, has decided to resign because he wants to take responsibility for his inappropriate expressions and ideas, such as proposing a production plan that makes a female talent look like a pig. became.

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To resign from Mr. Sasaki, the general manager of the Tokyo Ori Para opening and closing ceremony

2021-03-18 01:31:00
Hiroshi Sasaki, the creative director who is in charge of the opening and closing ceremonies of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, has decided to resign because he wants to take responsibility for his inappropriate expressions and ideas, such as proposing a production plan that makes a female talent look like a pig. became.

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