2023-12-22 22:44:00
A wake was held for former sumo wrestler Sekiwake Terao's master Niyama, who passed away on the 17th of this month, and a large number of sumo wrestlers attended to mourn his death.
2023-12-22 21:57:00
At the Japan Figure Skating Championships, the short program was held in the first half of the women's singles, and Kaori Sakamoto, who is aiming for her third consecutive championship title, came out on top with a dignified performance.
2023-12-22 21:34:00
A year ago, it was discovered that a new crew member on a patrol boat belonging to the Miyakojima Coast Guard Department in Okinawa Prefecture attempted suicide and later died. The 11th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters took disciplinary action against the two men, including suspension, citing power harassment by their superiors at the time as one of the causes.
2023-12-22 20:28:00
It has been estimated that more than 150 ships have changed their transport routes so far due to repeated attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebel group on ships sailing in the Red Sea. American media have reported that container shipping fees have more than doubled on some routes, and some are concerned about logistics disruption and rising prices.
2023-12-22 20:25:00
In order to strengthen measures against the declining birthrate, the government has decided on the ``Children's Future Strategy,'' which includes measures such as expanding child allowances and making university tuition fees virtually free for households with multiple children. The government plans to secure the stable financial resources necessary for countermeasures through spending reforms and a ``support system'' collected from the public and businesses.
2023-12-22 19:56:00
Suddenly having to part with a memento or a souvenir you just bought... such ``tragedies'' occur every day at airport security checkpoints. There are some items that cannot be carried on board even if they are not dangerous. The year-end and New Year holidays bring more opportunities to fly on planes to go home or travel. We have summarized the main points you need to be aware of. (Reporter Hiroyuki Takahashi, Osaka Broadcasting Station Kansai Airport Bureau)
2023-12-22 19:41:00
On the 21st, Major League Baseball announced a rule change that will shorten the ``pitch clock'' time limit between pitches introduced this season when there are runners from next season. In response, the Major League Players Association stated that ``immediate additional changes are unnecessary.''
2023-12-22 19:06:00
We have decided on a budget proposal for next fiscal year, 2024, with a total general account budget of 112,717 billion yen. Although this fiscal year's original budget was the largest ever, it exceeded 110 trillion yen for the second year in a row, and the fiscal situation continues to be severe, relying on government bonds for more than 30% of its financial resources.
2023-12-22 18:52:00
Three years ago, three small and medium-sized business owners were arrested and indicted for illegally exporting machinery that could be used for military purposes without obtaining state permission, and the charges were canceled after being detained for nearly a year. ``A case of misdemeanor.'' NHK obtained an internal police memo that records discussions between the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Public Security Department and officials from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, which determines whether a product is subject to export controls. In the memo, a Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry official said, ``If you want to enter GASA, I would like to express it in a manner sufficient for a judge to issue a warrant.'' ``If possible, I would like to use the information obtained at GASA to file charges in other cases.'' I would appreciate it if you could do so,'' he said, expressing concern that the company's machinery is not subject to regulation, but making statements that seemed to condone a raid.
2023-12-22 18:34:00
A year ago, a first-year female student at a municipal junior high school in Sapporo committed suicide, and after the city's investigation committee found that the school's response to bullying was inappropriate, the bereaved family's lawyer had a press conference. The bereaved family's notes were made public, and they made a strong appeal to prevent this from happening again, saying, ``I hope that no other family will have to live with regrets for the rest of their lives like we did.''
2023-12-22 18:11:00
The number of public school teachers who took leave of absence last year due to mental illness such as depression increased by more than 10% to 6,539, exceeding 6,000 for the first time and the highest number ever. The rate of increase among people in their 20s is high, and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology says, ``The workplace environment is extremely serious, and the challenge is how to support young people amidst a shortage of teachers.'' In light of this current situation, some prefectures have begun initiatives to reduce the burden of homeroom teaching duties for newly graduated teachers.
2023-12-22 18:06:00
Daihatsu Motor Corporation has announced that it has suspended operations at its factory in Fukuoka Prefecture that produces engines and other products from the 22nd due to the issue of fraudulent acquisition of national certification. Starting next week, all automobile factories in Japan will cease operations, and the impact is expected to expand.
2023-12-22 18:00:00
The Tokyo High Court ruled in the second instance of a case in which people who evacuated to Chiba Prefecture due to the accident at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant sought compensation from the government and TEPCO for mental suffering. Following the trial, TEPCO was ordered to pay compensation, but the government was not held responsible.
2023-12-22 17:50:00
The Tokyo District Court sentenced Masaaki Osaka (74), an activist of the extremist group Chuukaku-ha, to 20 years in prison after being accused of killing a police officer during the 1971 Shibuya Riot. He handed down a sentence of 20 years.
2023-12-22 17:29:00
At a facility in Koto Ward that processes bulky waste in Tokyo's 23 wards, a fire that appears to have been caused by a lithium-ion battery caused a fire last month that caused the operation to stop, creating a state of emergency, and the waste processing association announced that it would be closed at the end of the year. During the spring cleaning, we are asking people to refrain from throwing away bulky garbage as much as possible.
2023-12-22 16:57:00
As the birthrate declines and the population ages, a national research institute has compiled an estimate that by 2050, the population of all prefectures except Tokyo will be lower than it is today, and that 20% of these will have a decline of more than 30%. This highlights once again that there are regional differences in the pace of population decline.
2023-12-22 16:13:00
Regarding the issue of fraudulent insurance claims by Big Motor, Sompo Holdings, the parent company of Sompo Japan Insurance Co., has announced that it will postpone the publication of the final report by an investigative committee composed of outside lawyers until the new year.
2023-12-22 15:56:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced "information regarding significant heavy snowfall" to Ishikawa Prefecture at 3:42 p.m. on the 22nd. A significant snowfall of 25 centimeters was observed in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture during the six-hour period ending at 3 p.m. The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned that there is an increasing risk of large-scale traffic disruptions due to heavy snowfall over a short period of time, and is calling for caution against heavy snowfall.
2023-12-22 15:50:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare reported at a council meeting held on the 22nd regarding the review of the long-term care insurance system from next fiscal year, 2024, including the burden of long-term care insurance premiums paid by elderly people aged 65 and over.
2023-12-22 15:40:00
South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik revealed that North Korea's military reconnaissance satellite, which failed to launch in May, was equipped with a camera made by a Japanese precision equipment manufacturer.
2023-12-22 14:31:00
The ruling party is urging the government to reach a conclusion by the end of February next year on whether to allow the export of defense equipment jointly developed with other countries to third countries, with the export of fighter jets being jointly developed with the United Kingdom and other countries in mind. Komeito representative Yamaguchi expressed the idea that there is a need to carefully discuss what the government is asking for, without being bound by deadlines.
2023-12-22 14:19:00
From the night of the 21st to the 22nd, earthquakes with epicenters off the eastern coast of Chiba Prefecture occurred one after another, and tremors with a seismic intensity of 2 were observed four times in Chiba Prefecture.
2023-12-22 14:01:00
From January 4th, the requirements for refunding periodic postal savings that were deposited before the privatization of the postal service and whose rights have expired will be relaxed from January 4th, and Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto has announced that those who have any concerns should use the postal service. We asked them to consult with the authorities.
2023-12-22 13:55:00
Multiple American media reported that pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who is aiming to transfer from professional baseball team Orix to the major leagues using the posting system, has agreed to sign a contract with the Dodgers. The contract is reportedly worth more than $300 million over 12 years. As a result, he will be teammates with Shohei Otani from next season.
2023-12-22 13:00:00
The songs that will be sung by the participating singers on the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, which will be broadcast on New Year's Eve, have been announced.
2023-12-22 12:59:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 22nd, the government officially decided to abolish the current health insurance card next year, on December 2, 2024. Even after the abolition, you will be able to use your current insurance card for a grace period of up to one year, and those who do not have a ``Mina Insurance Card'' will be issued a replacement ``Eligibility Confirmation''.
2023-12-22 12:51:00
Major automaker Honda has announced that it will recall approximately 2.6 million cars sold in the United States due to a defective fuel pump. The fuel pumps are manufactured by auto parts manufacturer Denso, and have been recalled one after another in Japan.
2023-12-22 12:35:00
The Israeli military announced on the 21st that it had destroyed a network of tunnels leading to key strongholds of the Islamic organization Hamas leadership, demonstrating confidence in its efforts to dismantle the group.
2023-12-22 12:28:00
Shohei Otani, a native of Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, who plays for the Major League Baseball Dodgers, has announced that he will be donating gloves to elementary schools in Japan.On the 22nd, the gloves arrived at Otani's alma mater, Oshu Municipal Anatai Elementary School, where children It was unveiled on.
2023-12-22 12:09:00
On the 22nd, Minister in charge of Expo Jimi, a member of the Nikai faction who was investigated by the prosecutors over an issue surrounding a faction's political funding party in the Liberal Democratic Party, announced on the 22nd that he had submitted a notice of resignation to the faction.
2023-12-22 11:58:00
In September of this year, maintenance work on some of Japan Airlines' domestic flights continued without confirmation by the person in charge as required by Civil Aviation Law, and related records were subsequently deleted from the company's internal system. I understand that. Although there was no impact on flight operations, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism plans to issue a business improvement recommendation to the Japan Airlines group company that carried out the maintenance on the 22nd.
2023-12-22 11:13:00
At its monetary policy meeting in October, the Bank of Japan decided to allow long-term interest rates to exceed a certain level of 1%, and the minutes of the meeting were made public. It was revealed that there was active discussion among the committee members, with opinions divided over the issue of disseminating information to the market regarding the exit from monetary easing measures.
2023-12-22 10:55:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 22nd, the government announced that the Self-Defense Forces, which is based in Djibouti in eastern Africa and conducts anti-piracy operations, will be given additional missions to protect and transport Japanese nationals in the event of an emergency in the Middle East and Africa. I have decided that.
2023-12-22 10:51:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced "information regarding significant heavy snowfall" to Ishikawa Prefecture at 10:37 a.m. on the 22nd. In the six hours leading up to 10 a.m., 26 centimeters of snow fell in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and 25 centimeters fell in Shiga Town. The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be wary of heavy snow, saying there is an increasing risk of large-scale traffic disruptions due to heavy snowfall over a short period of time.
2023-12-22 10:10:00
On the 21st, the U.S. White House said that Nippon Steel's agreement to acquire major American steel manufacturer U.S. Steel "deserves serious scrutiny from the perspective of its impact on U.S. national security." I issued a statement.
2023-12-22 09:00:00
According to the police, there was an accident between an express bus and a light car on a prefectural road in the Takayama area of Nishi Ward, Niigata City, shortly after 6 a.m. on the 22nd, and the driver of the light car suffered minor injuries. There were nine people on the bus, including the driver and passengers, and there were no injuries. Police believe it was a snow-related slip accident and are investigating the details.
2023-12-22 08:42:00
The consumer price index for last month and November, which looks at price movements of goods and services consumed at home, increased by 2.5% compared to the same month last year, excluding fresh food, which is subject to large fluctuations due to weather. The rate of increase decreased by 0.4 points from 2.9% in October, and remained in the 2% range for three consecutive months. "Food excluding fresh produce" has increased by 6.7% from the same month last year.
2023-12-22 08:03:00
Russian Army Chief of Staff Gerasimov, who is in charge of the military invasion of Ukraine, claimed in front of military attachés from various countries in Moscow that the ``Ukrainian military's reversal offensive has ended in failure,'' aiming to demoralize the Ukrainian side. It seems that there are also.
2023-12-22 07:52:00
Angola in southern Africa has announced that it will withdraw from OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries). Angola was reportedly reluctant to agree to a coordinated production cut to support oil prices, and some believe that OPEC's influence will decline.
2023-12-22 07:14:00
According to police, just before 4 a.m. on the 22nd, a truck overturned on a prefectural road in Harada, Chikushino City, Fukuoka Prefecture, and was then rear-ended by multiple vehicles. The truck appears to have skidded due to snow, and there are no reports of any injuries so far. Police have closed off traffic in the area and are investigating the situation.
2023-12-22 06:58:00
The Israeli army, which continues its military operations in the Palestinian Gaza Strip, has stepped up its offensive to the south, and fierce fighting continues. On the other hand, there is a wide gap between the positions of Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas regarding negotiations regarding a new cessation of fighting and the release of hostages, and it is unclear whether the negotiations will make any progress. We will inform you about the developments regarding Israel and Palestine on December 22nd, Japan time.
2023-12-22 06:49:00
Due to the effects of midwinter-like cold air, the snow is increasing mainly on the Sea of Japan side. In Toyama Prefecture, the amount of snow rapidly increased into the early hours of the 22nd, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued one after another ``weather information regarding significant heavy snowfall,'' warning people of the possibility of large-scale traffic disruptions. Heavy snow is expected to fall in some places, mainly on the Sea of Japan side, into the 23rd, so vigilance is needed to avoid the impact on traffic.
2023-12-22 06:21:00
In order to improve convenience for airport users such as foreign visitors to Japan, operations will begin in January to shorten immigration procedures by integrating some of the inspections by immigration and customs authorities.
2023-12-22 06:16:00
The snow is increasing mainly on the Sea of Japan side. In Toyama Prefecture, the amount of snow is rapidly increasing, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued one after another ``weather information regarding significant heavy snowfall'' calling for caution in the event of large-scale traffic disruptions. Heavy snow is expected to fall in some areas, mainly along the Sea of Japan, into Saturday, so vigilance is needed to avoid the impact on traffic. Weather forecaster Yasuhiro Hiyama explains the outlook for future snow. *Broadcast on Good Morning Japan 6am news on December 22nd *Video length is 1 minute 24 seconds. Not available on data broadcasting
2023-12-22 06:14:00
The Israeli army, which continues its military operations in the Palestinian Gaza Strip, has stepped up its offensive to the south, and fierce fighting continues. On the other hand, there is a wide gap between the positions of Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas regarding negotiations regarding a new cessation of fighting and the release of hostages, and it is unclear whether the negotiations will make any progress.
2023-12-22 05:54:00
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. will suspend operations at all of its domestic automobile factories starting next week due to problems with the acquisition of national certification. The company is considering compensation for parts manufacturers that it does business with directly, but including indirect subcontractors, there are approximately 8,000 companies nationwide, and the impact on local economies is unavoidable.
2023-12-22 05:01:00
On the evening of the 21st, Nihon University held an information session for club members, parents, and others about the American football club, which had decided to discontinue it following a series of drug incidents. According to those in attendance, the university explained the circumstances behind the club's closure and indicated its intention to establish a new athletic club that would continue to receive preferential treatment in terms of budget and other aspects.
