2023-12-17 23:13:00
The Ministry of Defense announced that a possible ballistic missile was launched from North Korea. The Ministry of Defense is currently gathering information to determine if there is any impact on Japan. According to multiple government officials, a possible ballistic missile launched from North Korea appears to have fallen outside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone).
2023-12-17 22:11:00
It was learned through interviews with people involved that Terao's Seniyama Oyakata, a former sekiwake who gained popularity for his violent thrusts in sumo wrestling, passed away on the night of the 17th. He was 60 years old.
2023-12-17 22:08:00
Reuters and other news outlets reported that the Israeli Prime Minister's Office announced on the 17th that humanitarian supplies had begun to be brought in from the Kerem Shalom checkpoint on the border between the Gaza Strip and Israel. Up until now, supplies had been allowed to enter the Gaza Strip only through the Rafah checkpoint on the border with Egypt, but with the start of supplies coming in from the Kerem Shalom checkpoint, this will lead to an improvement in the dire humanitarian situation. It will attract attention.
2023-12-17 21:01:00
The men's and women's skateboarding and street world championships were held in the finals, with Japanese athletes dominating the men's podium, with Tokyo Olympic representative Sora Shirai winning the gold medal, and women's Yumemi Oda winning the gold medal. The results showed that the Japanese athletes are among the top in the world.
2023-12-17 19:27:00
Ahead of next month's 29th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, 12 new names have been engraved on a monument in Kobe City that lists the names of disaster victims.
2023-12-17 19:13:00
A special summit meeting between Japan and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) held a full-fledged discussion on the 17th, and the leaders agreed to promote security cooperation, including in the maritime domain, keeping China's movements in mind.
2023-12-17 18:56:00
In response to a voluntary interview by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department regarding an issue surrounding a political funding party affiliated with a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, some secretaries of members of the Abe faction said, ``Initially, kickbacks were listed as income in the political funding balance report. Through interviews with related parties, we have newly learned that the statement was previously written, but due to instructions from the faction, it is no longer included. The Abe faction is suspected of systematically turning some of the party's income into a slush fund, and the Special Investigations Department is believed to be investigating the details of the process.
2023-12-17 18:16:00
At the women's final of the Skateboarding and Street World Championships held for the first time in Japan, 17-year-old Yumeumi Oda won the gold medal and 16-year-old Nishiyakan won the bronze medal, making Japan the world's top level skateboarder at a tournament held in her country. demonstrated his ability.
2023-12-17 18:00:00
The JR Chuo Line Noko Line Bridge in Mitaka City, Tokyo, which is connected to the writer Osamu Dazai, is being demolished due to aging.The event to commemorate the passing of the bridge, which was held in response to people's condolences, has reached its final day.
2023-12-17 17:00:00
The illumination of Miyazaki's winter tradition ``Daikon Yagura'', which was the first in Miyazaki Prefecture to be certified as a Japanese Agricultural Heritage Site, has begun this year in Tano-cho, Miyazaki City.
2023-12-17 15:33:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, Izumi, the representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, stated that the Kishida administration has no legitimacy and announced his intention to call for the dissolution of the House of Representatives and a general election.
2023-12-17 15:20:00
On the night of the 16th, a 61-year-old woman who lived in a house in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture was found dead. Her 32-year-old son, who lives with her, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after assaulting and attempting to kill the woman.
2023-12-17 14:57:00
Starting next month, NISA, a preferential tax system for individual investors, will be expanded. In the future, the focus will be on how the large amounts of cash and deposits held by individuals will be handled. Under these circumstances, financial institutions are actively holding seminars to help people understand the new system and how to use it.
2023-12-17 14:42:00
Regarding the Osaka/Kansai Expo, the government has begun making adjustments to establish a new third-party committee of experts in order to increase cost transparency. We will verify the validity of the costs and monitor the progress of the plan to ensure that there are no further increases.
2023-12-17 13:11:00
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited the palace where his father, Kim Jong-il's body, is buried on the anniversary of his death. North Korean media calls for loyalty to Kim, who inherited power hereditary, saying he has ``raised the world's strongest military.''
2023-12-17 12:50:00
The 17th marks two years since a clinic in a building in Kita Ward, Osaka, was set on fire, resulting in the deaths of 26 people. Bereaved families and former patients visited the scene one after another from the morning to mourn the victims.
2023-12-17 12:33:00
The special summit meeting between Japan and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) began in earnest on the 17th. In the morning, issues such as security were on the agenda, and it appears that opinions were exchanged on strengthening cooperation in the defense field, keeping in mind China and other countries that are increasing their maritime expansion.
2023-12-17 12:26:00
Regarding Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a pitcher aiming to transfer from Professional Baseball Orix to the Major Leagues using the posting system, American media reports that both the Red Sox and Giants have signed a large-scale contract worth over 300 million dollars, or 42.6 billion yen in Japanese yen. I was told that I had presented.
2023-12-17 12:02:00
The second halfpipe final of the Snowboarding World Cup was held in the United States on the 16th, and Ayumu Hirano, who won the gold medal at the Beijing Olympics, performed a great technique and scored a high score, winning the championship.
2023-12-17 11:57:00
In response to the accidental shooting of three Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip, opposition to the government's continued military operations is growing, with demonstrations calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel. In his press conference, Prime Minister Netanyahu called the deaths of the three people a tragedy, but reiterated his previous position that military pressure is needed to free the hostages.
2023-12-17 11:55:00
Due to the effects of a developing low pressure system, snow and winds are increasing mainly on the Sea of Japan side. Extremely strong winds accompanied by snow are expected to blow mainly on the Sea of Japan side of northern and eastern Japan into the 18th, causing severe storms at sea, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be cautious of strong winds, impacts on traffic, and high waves. Masu.
2023-12-17 11:19:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi, who took office last week, expressed a sense of crisis in a Sunday debate on NHK, stating that it was extremely regrettable that the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party was causing doubts among the public. He expressed his intention to take measures to restore trust in politics.
2023-12-17 11:14:00
The Hank Aaron Award, which is given to the most outstanding batter this season in Major League Baseball, has been announced, and Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers has won the award for the first time. This is the first time for an athlete from Asia to achieve this feat. Ohtani hit 44 home runs for the Angels this season, making him the first Asian-born player to win the home run title in the major leagues.
2023-12-17 11:08:00
On the morning of the 17th, Typhoon No. 17 formed off the coast east of the Philippines. There is not expected to be any direct impact on Japan.
2023-12-17 10:19:00
In response to the problems surrounding the LDP faction's political funding party, former LDP Secretary-General Ishiba has set political reform as one of the themes at next year's regular Diet session, and will discuss reviewing the legal system, including the Political Funds Control Act. I have expressed my belief that it is necessary.
2023-12-17 07:31:00
Regarding the accidental shooting of three Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military has clarified that the hostages were holding up a "white flag" and that the shooting was against military regulations. I accepted responsibility. Families of the hostages and others are protesting the government's continued military operations and are calling for the resumption of negotiations toward their release. We will tell you about the developments regarding Israel and Palestine on December 17th, Japan time.
2023-12-17 07:21:00
Regarding the accidental shooting of three Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military has clarified that the hostages were holding up a "white flag" and that the shooting was against military regulations. I accepted responsibility. Families of the hostages and others are protesting the government's continued military operations and are calling for the resumption of negotiations toward their release.
2023-12-17 06:51:00
Due to the rapidly developing low pressure system, winds are increasing mainly on the Sea of Japan side of northern and eastern Japan. There is a risk of heavy snow as cold air from the sky moves into the area into the night of the 17th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be wary of strong winds, impact on traffic, and high waves.
2023-12-17 05:33:00
The Ministry of National Security, which is responsible for cracking down on spies in China, has announced a policy to punish illegal acts in the field of economic security. In this statement, he says, ``There is no end to the usual phrases aimed at degrading the Chinese economy,'' and it seems that he is nervous about the harsh outlook on the Chinese economy amidst the uncertainty of the economic outlook.
2023-12-17 05:31:00
CNN in the US quoted a senior US military official as saying that if support from the US and other countries to Ukraine were to stop, in the worst case scenario, there could be a major setback or defeat by next summer.
2023-12-17 05:29:00
Deputy Foreign Minister Rudenko of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs objected to Japan's sanctions on Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine, stating that ``full-fledged bilateral dialogue is impossible,'' and stated that ``full-fledged bilateral dialogue is impossible.'' Japan reiterated its recognition that it would be difficult to continue peace treaty negotiations that include territorial issues.
2023-12-17 05:19:00
The special summit meeting between Japan and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) will begin in earnest from the 17th, with the leaders of each country exchanging opinions on themes such as the economy and security, and the results expected to be summarized in a joint statement.
2023-12-17 05:13:00
The 17th marks two years since a clinic in a building in Osaka's Kita Ward was set on fire, killing 26 people involved. Some bereaved families and former patients say that their feelings of sadness and anxiety have increased over time, and the challenge is how to support those around them.
2023-12-17 04:03:00
It has been estimated that more than 410,000 junior high school students are ``absent from school,'' such as spending time in the school nurse's office even though they are attending school, and the NPO that conducted the survey points out the importance of providing support from an early stage.
