2023-10-17 22:40:00
U.S. retail sales last month increased by 0.7% compared to the previous month, marking the sixth consecutive month of higher sales than the previous month. This exceeded market expectations and once again demonstrated the robustness of consumer spending.
2023-10-17 22:04:00
According to JR East, operations on the JR Saikyo Line between Osaki Station and Omiya Station have been suspended from around 9:40 p.m. due to an accident that occurred at Ukimafunato Station. It is expected that operations will resume around 10:50 p.m.
2023-10-17 21:42:00
The Japanese national soccer team played a warm-up match against Tunisia in Kobe on the 17th, winning 2-0 thanks to a goal from Furuhashi Kogo, making it their sixth consecutive win in official matches.
2023-10-17 20:47:00
Before the final stage of professional baseball's Climax Series begins on the 18th, Hanshin, who won the Central League for the first time in 18 years, made preparations at Koshien Stadium, their home stadium.
2023-10-17 18:05:00
JR Tokai, West Japan, and Kyushu have decided to eliminate all smoking rooms on Shinkansen trains next spring in response to rising health consciousness.
2023-10-17 18:04:00
A coalition of labor organizations has finalized a policy proposal to demand a wage increase of at least 3% as a base increase and at least 5%, including regular wage increases, in next year's spring labor union, according to interviews with related parties. This calls for higher standards than the last spring wage increase since 1995, and is the second consecutive year that high standards have been demanded in order to achieve sustainable wage increases.
2023-10-17 18:04:00
Due to the issue of Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault, Johnny's Office changed its company name to "SMILE-UP." on the 17th. On the new official website, you can also confirm that some of our affiliated companies have changed their names.
2023-10-17 16:47:00
This fall, the Japanese government named and issued a warning about the hacker group "BlackTech." It is said to be stealing confidential information from companies and organizations around the world. He points out that China is behind it. Who the hell is he? What is its true identity?
2023-10-17 15:38:00
Concentrations of two of the organic fluorine compounds PFAS, which are known to be harmful, were detected in tap water from two water purification facilities across the country, including a water treatment plant in Okayama Prefecture whose concentration was more than 20 times the national value. It was found that concentrations exceeding the national value were detected.
2023-10-17 15:30:00
On the morning of the 17th, a mother and a 4-year-old girl were hit by a car while walking in a hospital parking lot in Kushiro City, Hokkaido, and the girl is unconscious and in critical condition. According to police, the driver was a man in his 70s, and the details of the circumstances surrounding the accident are currently being investigated.
2023-10-17 14:37:00
A subsidiary of NTT West Japan announced that it has been confirmed that a former temporary employee of NTT Business Solutions, who was in charge of operation and maintenance of the call center system, had illegally leaked customer information. Approximately 9 million records were leaked, including customer names, addresses, and phone numbers.
2023-10-17 14:15:00
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Miyashita said that the announcement by Russian health authorities to restrict the import of Japanese marine products due to the release of treated water from the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean was ``unjustified and extremely regrettable.'' He also expressed his intention to strongly request that the agreement be withdrawn as soon as possible.
2023-10-17 14:00:00
On the morning of the 17th, a woman in her 80s was attacked by a bear in a mountain forest in Odate City, Akita Prefecture, and suffered head injuries. The number of people injured in bear attacks this year in Akita Prefecture is now 44, a record high.
2023-10-17 12:56:00
As the Israeli-Palestinian situation becomes increasingly tense, the Wall Street Journal, a leading American newspaper, reported on the 16th, citing multiple senior officials at the U.S. Department of Defense, that the U.S. military will deploy approximately 2,000 personnel to support Israel. It was reported that soldiers had been selected in preparation for deployment.
2023-10-17 12:44:00
The humanitarian situation in the Palestinian Gaza Strip, which shares a border with Egypt, continues to deteriorate. Under these circumstances, efforts are underway to establish humanitarian corridors to bring in aid supplies and evacuate residents, but coordination among the countries involved is taking time.
2023-10-17 11:58:00
Regarding the situation in Israel and Palestine, which is becoming increasingly tense, Prime Minister Kishida stated at the Liberal Democratic Party's board of directors that he will work with the international community to quickly calm down the situation, and that he will do everything in his power to evacuate and ensure the safety of Japanese people staying in the area. He presented his thoughts on the following.
2023-10-17 11:43:00
According to Tennoji Zoo in Osaka's Tennoji Ward, it was discovered on the morning of the 17th that a chimpanzee they had been breeding had escaped. The zoo was open at 9:30 a.m., but the zoo decided to temporarily close after 10:30 a.m. to let visitors outside. NHK helicopter footage shows the animal sitting on top of a tree, which appears to be inside the park, and staff are currently working to capture it.
2023-10-17 11:38:00
The second game of the ``Ryuo Match'', the first title match for Sota Fujii Hachikan (21), who became the first player in history to hold the eight major titles in Shogi, began on the morning of the 17th at Ninna-ji Temple in Kyoto.
2023-10-17 11:19:00
The Islamic organization Hamas has released a video of a woman they say is a hostage they kidnapped during a large-scale surprise attack on Israel on the 7th of this month and is holding in the Gaza Strip.
2023-10-17 11:18:00
Regarding the conflict between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas, at the United Nations Security Council, Russia submitted a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire without condemning Hamas, but the United States and other countries are defending terrorists by not condemning Hamas. However, the resolution did not receive the necessary support for adoption and was rejected.
2023-10-17 11:15:00
According to JR Tokai, the Tokaido Shinkansen will not be operating on the outbound line between Gifu-Hashima Station and Kyoto Station due to an inspection of track equipment at Maibara Station in Shiga Prefecture starting at around 10:55 a.m. I'm putting it off.
2023-10-17 11:02:00
Professional Baseball Rakuten has announced that Toshiaki Imae, a first-team batting coach, will be appointed as the new manager. Mr. Imae was transferred from the second team's batting coach to the first team midway through this season, and has been rebuilding his batting record to be the worst in the league. Director Imae is scheduled to hold an inauguration press conference at noon.
2023-10-17 10:50:00
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing, the capital of China, on the morning of the 17th to attend an international forum on the "One Belt, One Road" mega economic zone initiative proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping. In conjunction with the forum, a summit meeting with President Xi is also scheduled to be held on the 18th. This is President Putin's first visit to China since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and appears to be aimed at further strengthening relations with China amid deepening conflict with the West.
2023-10-17 10:26:00
According to Toyota Motor Corporation, on the 16th, there was a problem with production equipment at the Fujioka factory of its spring manufacturer Chuo Spring, located in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, which is affecting the procurement of spring-related parts. . As a result, from the morning of the 17th, a total of 10 production lines at six factories, including group companies, have been suspended.
2023-10-17 09:32:00
On the 17th, the Tokyo stock market and Nikkei average stock price rose by more than 600 yen. In the New York market on the 16th, stock prices rose as the situation between Israel and Palestine became increasingly tense, and the US government was showing a willingness to get involved in preventing the conflict from worsening. In response to this trend, buying orders spread in the Tokyo market immediately after the start of trading, and prices rose across the board.
2023-10-17 09:12:00
Secretary of State Blinken held a press conference on the 17th in Jerusalem, where he announced that President Biden would visit Israel on the 18th. In response to the current situation in the Gaza Strip, President Biden has dispatched two important cabinet ministers, Secretary of State Blinken and Secretary of Defense Austin, to Israel, and has announced a stance of providing both diplomatic and military support. This is seen as an effort to emphasize unwavering support for Israel.
2023-10-17 08:51:00
Mark Regev, a senior advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, said in an interview with NHK on the 16th, ``There is no guarantee that there will be no civilian casualties, but just because there are civilians there, it is unlikely that Hamas will carry out a terrorist attack.'' "We cannot ignore this," he said, acknowledging that civilian casualties are unavoidable when conducting military operations.
2023-10-17 08:22:00
Two people were killed in a shooting in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, on the 16th. Prosecutors have revealed that what appears to be a statement of responsibility for the attack was posted on social media, in which the man claims to have been inspired by an Islamic extremist organization.
2023-10-17 07:57:00
In conjunction with Yasukuni Shrine's annual autumn festival, which began on the 17th, Prime Minister Kishida dedicated an offering of potted plants called ``Masakaki.''
2023-10-17 06:50:00
A senior Israeli government official, who continues to carry out retaliatory operations against the Islamic organization Hamas, said in an interview with NHK, ``We cannot ignore attacks by Hamas just because there are civilians.'' He emphasized the need for large-scale attacks, including invasions. On the other hand, the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip continues to deteriorate as it takes time to coordinate the delivery of aid supplies with Egypt, which shares a border with the Gaza Strip. *We will update you on the developments on the 17th (Japan time).
2023-10-17 06:40:00
In Poland, a general election will be held on the 15th, and although the right-wing ruling party will be the largest party, it is not expected that it will be able to secure a majority on its own. On the other hand, if the opposition parties come together, they could surpass a majority and lead to a change of government for the first time in eight years.
2023-10-17 05:52:00
A watermelon was found growing in the median strip of Midosuji in Umeda, Osaka, and on the 16th, Osaka City carried out work to replant it in a different location.
2023-10-17 04:53:00
Yamato Transport, a major delivery company, has decided to terminate contracts with approximately 30,000 individual business owners who deliver direct mail and other lightweight packages, as well as part-time employees who handle sorting. He held a press conference and demanded that the termination of the contract be revoked.
2023-10-17 04:51:00
In a speech to support the House of Representatives by-election, Defense Minister Kihara made a statement to the effect that supporting the Liberal Democratic Party candidate would be rewarding the Self-Defense Forces, but later retracted the statement. The opposition parties have stepped up their criticism, calling it ``a political use of the Self-Defense Forces,'' and are planning to pursue the move in the Diet, while the ruling party wants to minimize the impact by quickly withdrawing the plan.
