Main news(2024/01/10)
Sales of light commercial vehicle EV jointly developed by three companies including Daihatsu will be postponed until the end of this fiscal year
2024-01-10 22:55:00
It has been announced that Daihatsu Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Corporation, and Suzuki Motor Corporation will postpone the planned sale of the electric light commercial vehicle that they are jointly developing until this fiscal year. This is due to the issue of fraudulent acquisition of national certification by Daihatsu, and the new sales date has not yet been determined.
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Compensation judgment in illegal export case: National and Tokyo appeal, plaintiff also appeals
2024-01-10 21:51:00
The central government and the Tokyo metropolitan government have said, ``The investigation by the prosecutors and the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department was illegal.'' Regarding the impunity case in which three people, including the president of a chemical machinery manufacturer in Yokohama, were arrested on suspicion of illegal export, it was later revealed that they were innocent. appealed against the Tokyo District Court's judgment ordering compensation. Meanwhile, the plaintiffs also filed an appeal.
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Suzu Ishikawa ``Be careful as buildings that have not been revised to earthquake resistance standards are collapsing.''
2024-01-10 21:46:00
Experts investigated building damage in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and found that major damage, including collapsed homes, was concentrated in those built before seismic standards were revised in 2000. Experts say, ``The risk of collapse due to future aftershocks is increasing, so we need to be very careful.''
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Mental care for children: 4 things that only you, the person closest to you, can do
2024-01-10 20:22:00
I am concerned about the mental state of children as our daily lives have changed completely due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake that occurred on January 1, 2024. UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund), which works to protect the lives and rights of children, has set out ``Four Points for Children's Mental Care During Disasters.'' We're calling on you, not an expert or volunteer, to tell you that there are things that only you, the adult closest to you, can do. (International Department reporter Akira Kojima)
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“One word of regret: even if my life was saved” [Voices from disaster victims, 10th]
2024-01-10 20:10:00
Due to this earthquake, many people were suddenly deprived of their daily lives and continue to live in evacuation centers around the country. We have compiled the voices of disaster victims who responded to our interviews under difficult circumstances.
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Deposit removal begins for trial retrieval of nuclear fuel debris from Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant
2024-01-10 20:03:00
In preparation for the first trial retrieval of "nuclear fuel debris" from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, TEPCO is working to remove deposits that are blocking the piping for inserting the robot arm into the containment vessel of Unit 2. started on the 10th.
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Ishikawa: More than 3,100 people in isolation: ``Do something as soon as possible''
2024-01-10 19:30:00
Nine days have passed since the earthquake, but more than 3,100 people are still stranded in Ishikawa Prefecture. A man who continues to deliver supplies to isolated areas says, ``Everyone there is starting to look tired and I'm worried. I want something done as soon as possible.'' In addition, even in areas where isolation has been resolved, the situation continues to be difficult, with power outages and water outages continuing. We have summarized the voices of those involved.
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Nuclear disaster countermeasure guidelines in response to earthquakes “Considering whether a review is necessary” Chairman of the Regulations Committee
2024-01-10 19:22:00
In response to a series of damage that caused buildings to collapse and roads to become impassable in a wide area of the Noto Peninsula, including the vicinity of the Shiga Nuclear Power Plant, Nuclear Regulation Authority Chairman Shinsuke Yamanaka announced that a serious accident had occurred at the nuclear power plant. At the time, he expressed his intention to consider whether the national guidelines for people to avoid exposure to radiation by staying indoors need to be revised.
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After the earthquake, ``Foreign thieves gathered on the Noto Peninsula'' false information spread on SNS
2024-01-10 19:02:00
After an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, false information such as ``Foreign thieves are gathering on the Noto Peninsula'' was spread on the old Twitter account X. Such information is likely to spread during disasters when people feel anxious, and the Ministry of Justice is calling for a calm response to prevent inaccurate information from reinforcing discrimination and prejudice.
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Ukraine cross-border attack on western Russia; Russia also intensifies retaliation with attacks
2024-01-10 18:42:00
The Ukrainian military is intensifying what appears to be cross-border attacks against Russia's western provinces, which border the country's eastern border, and continues to destabilize the invading Russian side. In response, Russia has said it will ``eliminate the threat'' and continues to carry out attacks in the bordering Ukrainian provinces, intensifying exchanges between the two sides.
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Accommodation facility claims to provide a safe place for disaster victims to sleep
2024-01-10 18:32:00
As people whose homes were damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake continue to live as evacuees, hotels and inns are increasingly accepting the victims.
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Disaster-related deaths “Risk increases with patience, take measures while you still have the strength”
2024-01-10 18:13:00
Disaster-related deaths are people who do not die from direct damage from the earthquake or tsunami, but rather because their illness worsens or their health deteriorates during the subsequent evacuation. In the Kumamoto earthquake eight years ago, more than four times as many people died directly in the earthquake, which became a major issue. To reduce the number of victims in the future. What are the risks and countermeasures for “disaster-related death”?
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Ishikawa Wajima: Investigation into the safety of buildings damaged by the earthquake begins
2024-01-10 18:09:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, an investigation to determine the safety of damaged buildings began on the 10th. Some residents of houses judged to be at high risk of collapse are returning home at night because they cannot sleep safely in evacuation centers, and the victims are beginning to feel tired from the prolonged evacuation period.
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Liberal Democratic Party decides to establish “Political Reform Headquarters” Prime Minister “will tackle issues with top priority”
2024-01-10 17:48:00
In response to the problems surrounding factional political funding parties, the Liberal Democratic Party decided to establish a ``Political Reform Headquarters'' to consider measures to prevent a recurrence. Prime Minister Kishida emphasized that the party will work to restore public trust as a top priority.
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Suspicious person reported in disaster-stricken area, residents cooperate and stay alert Ishikawa Uchinada Town
2024-01-10 16:51:00
In Uchinada Town, which is located next to Kanazawa City, many homes were damaged, and there were reports that a suspicious person had been seen in the town, so residents are working together to be on guard.
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Ask a doctor working locally
2024-01-10 15:46:00
The doctor who is in charge of the medical teams dispatched from all over the country to deal with the recent Noto Peninsula earthquake said that many of the more than 130 welfare facilities in the disaster-stricken areas do not have adequate heating and staff are exhausted. They are appealing for the need to accept them at welfare facilities. We spoke to Dr. Hisada Kondo, who directs the disaster relief medical team, DMAT, about the current state of medical care in the disaster-stricken areas and concerns about welfare facilities in the disaster-stricken areas. It was broadcast on the 12 o'clock news on the 10th. [Video: 5 minutes 15 seconds] (Cannot be viewed on data broadcast)
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Earthquake damage to nearly 5,000 buildings, mainly in Wajima and Suzu, analyzed using satellite images
2024-01-10 15:05:00
The full extent of the damage caused by the earthquake on the 1st of this month is still not clear. A private surveying company analyzed satellite images of the Noto Peninsula after the earthquake, and found that nearly 5,000 buildings, mainly in Wajima and Suzu cities, may have been damaged, and of these, 1,765 were completely destroyed. I understand that. Only a portion of the area was photographed, and the damage is believed to be even greater.
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Decision on policy to convene the ordinary Diet session on the 26th and communication from the government Liberal Democratic Party leaders
2024-01-10 14:38:00
Regarding this year's regular Diet session, a senior member of the Liberal Democratic Party revealed that they have been informed by the government that they have decided to convene it on the 26th of this month. In addition to discussing responses to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the regular session of the Diet is expected to focus on political reform in response to issues surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party.
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US and China hold talks between defense officials to prepare environment for defense ministers' meeting
2024-01-10 14:12:00
The U.S. Department of Defense announced that it had held discussions between defense officials following the agreement reached at the recent U.S.-China summit. It appears that the aim is to prepare the environment for the U.S.-China defense ministers' meeting, which has not been held since November of last year.
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2nd day of intensive search at the scene of a large-scale fire on Asaichi Street in Wajima, Ishikawa
2024-01-10 13:44:00
On the 1st of this month, police and others conducted an intensive search for the second day at the scene of a large-scale fire that broke out on Asaichi-dori Street in the center of Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where a tremor with an intensity of 6+ was observed. We are currently checking to see if anyone is present.
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Trouble at Shiga Nuclear Power Plant: Regulatory Commission “consider whether earthquake countermeasures need to be reviewed”
2024-01-10 13:42:00
At Hokuriku Electric Power's Shiga Nuclear Power Plant, where the transformer used to receive electricity from outside was damaged in the earthquake on the 1st of this month, and some of the power grids are still inoperable, the Nuclear Regulation Authority has confirmed that the transformer They called for urgent restoration of the reactors and for a review of earthquake countermeasures, including at other nuclear power plants, to be considered.
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Ishikawa Wajima A man from an isolated area who continues to carry supplies to the village appeals for support
2024-01-10 12:07:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, many areas remain isolated, but a man from one of these areas who lives in Kanazawa City continues to transport supplies to the village despite difficult road conditions. The man is appealing for support so that he can quickly overcome his isolation.
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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Employees at affected facilities are unable to return to work and continue to work under difficult conditions
2024-01-10 12:01:00
Elderly care facilities and facilities for the disabled were also affected by this earthquake, but surveys by NPOs and other organizations providing support on the ground have shown that they continue to provide support under difficult conditions, with staff members of affected facilities working without being able to return home. I found out that there is.
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Construction work related to proxy execution on the Oura Bay side off Henoko begins today, Chief Cabinet Secretary
2024-01-10 11:59:00
At a press conference, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi stated that the necessary preparations had been completed and that construction work would begin on the 10th, on the Oura Bay side off the coast of Henoko in Nago City, where the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa will be relocated. I made it clear.
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Russia and North Korea providing missiles; US condemns Japan, South Korea, etc. in foreign minister's statement
2024-01-10 11:52:00
The U.S. State Department issued a foreign minister's statement along with 47 countries including Japan and South Korea, accusing Russia of receiving ballistic missiles from North Korea and launching them one after another against Ukraine, stating that Russia is acting to increase the suffering of the people of Ukraine. I criticized him for that.
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[Damage status 10th] 203 people dead in Ishikawa Prefecture, 68 people unknown (as of 9:00)
2024-01-10 11:03:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, as of 9 a.m. on the 10th, a total of 203 deaths had been confirmed in the prefecture. ▼91 people in Suzu City, ▼81 people in Wajima City, ▼20 people in Anamizu Town, ▼5 people in Nanao City, ▼3 people in Noto Town, ▼2 people in Shika Town, ▼1 person in Hakui City. I am. Of these, Ishikawa Prefecture announced that one person in Noto Town was suspected of being a ``disaster-related death.'' This brings the number of people suspected of ``disaster-related deaths'' to seven, including the six in Suzu City announced by the prefecture on the 9th. According to the Cabinet Office, ``disaster-related deaths'' are not deaths caused by direct damage caused by earthquake shaking or tsunamis, but rather deaths caused by illnesses or other illnesses that worsen or become unwell during evacuation life. I will tell you the case where it happens. In addition, at least 566 people across the prefecture were seriously injured.
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US Secretary of Defense underwent surgery under general anesthesia, but the president was not informed in advance
2024-01-10 11:00:00
The US Department of Defense announced that Secretary of Defense Austin underwent surgery for prostate cancer under general anesthesia last month. The White House has made it clear that President Biden was not informed of this in advance, and it is expected that there will be further criticism regarding the state of crisis management.
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US Secretary of State: “Israel agrees to plan to host UN investigation team”
2024-01-10 10:37:00
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken, who is visiting Israel, noted on the 9th that the Israeli military is moving to the stage of winding down its military operations in the northern Gaza Strip, and is preparing for the return of Palestinians to the Strip. Israel has announced that it has agreed to a plan to host a UN investigation team.
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Astronaut moon landing mission postponed from next year to the year after next US NASA
2024-01-10 10:19:00
NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) aims to carry out a mission in which astronauts land on the moon in 2025 through 2026 under the Artemis program, an international lunar exploration program led by the United States. It has been announced that it will be postponed.
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Stock price rises to 34,000 yen level for the first time in 33 years and 10 months
2024-01-10 10:18:00
10日朝の東京株式市場、日経平均株価は3万4000円台まで値上がりし、上げ幅は一時500円を超えています。日経平均株価が取り引き時間中に3万4000円台をつけるのは、バブル期の1990年3月以来33年10か月ぶりです。9日のニューヨーク市場でハイテク関連の株価が値上がりしたことを受けて東京市場でも取り引き開始直後から半導体関連などの銘柄に買い注文が広がっています。
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Real wages in November last year decreased by 3% compared to the same month last year, negative for 20 consecutive months
2024-01-10 08:34:00
As prices continue to rise, the real wage per worker in November last year decreased by 3% compared to the same month the previous year, marking the 20th consecutive month of decline. Total cash wages were positive for 23 consecutive months, the longest period ever, but wage increases continue to be unable to keep up with rising prices.
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World economic growth rate in 2024 is expected to be 2.4%, lower than last year World Bank
2024-01-10 07:50:00
The World Bank has announced that the global economic growth rate in 2024 is expected to be 2.4%, 0.2 points lower than last year.
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Areas affected by Noto Peninsula earthquake continue to experience severe cold weather; be wary of landslides
2024-01-10 06:52:00
The areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, which had a maximum seismic intensity of 7, continue to experience severe cold weather and unstable atmospheric conditions due to the effects of cold air in the upper atmosphere. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for vigilance, as the ground has become loose due to the shaking of the earthquake, and even a small amount of rain could increase the risk of landslides.
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Armed group invades Ecuadorian TV station and occupies studio during live broadcast
2024-01-10 06:32:00
According to media in Ecuador, South America, on the 9th, an armed group invaded a television station in the western city of Guayaquil and occupied the studio where live broadcasts were being broadcast. Footage from the scene shows members of an armed group wearing balaclavas and carrying guns calling out to staff members sitting inside the studio. In Ecuador, security is deteriorating due to an increase in crimes related to drug dealing, and President Noboa declared a 60-day state of emergency nationwide on the 8th.
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University entrance common test: All students scheduled to take the test within Ishikawa prefecture are eligible for the supplementary test.
2024-01-10 06:15:00
Special measures will be implemented in response to the earthquake, including all applicants who were scheduled to take the university entrance common test scheduled for this weekend at a venue in Ishikawa Prefecture will be subject to a make-up exam. The university entrance common test, which will be held on the 13th and 14th of this month, will be held as scheduled at all venues, including eight in Ishikawa Prefecture.
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US Secretary of State hopes that Israel will ease tensions through diplomatic means
2024-01-10 06:05:00
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken told a press conference in Israel, where he was visiting, that in addition to the Israeli military's ground operations in the Gaza Strip, it was also intensifying the fighting with Hezbollah, the Shiite Islamic group in neighboring Lebanon, saying, ``Israel is also a major player in the region.'' "We don't want to escalate tensions," he said, expressing hope that Israel would use diplomatic means to ease tensions.
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Liberal Democratic Party to establish political reform headquarters on 10th, consider preventing recurrence of political funding issue
2024-01-10 05:42:00
The Liberal Democratic Party decided on the 10th to establish a ``Political Reform Headquarters'' in order to consider measures to prevent recurrence in response to the problems surrounding factional political funding parties. With Prime Minister Kishida as the head of the committee, and members including mid-level and young politicians, the committee plans to hold discussions with a view to amending the Political Funds Control Act.
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Prime Minister Kishida will inspect areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake as early as the 13th
2024-01-10 05:39:00
Regarding the government's response to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, Prime Minister Kishida said he would like to directly understand the actual situation in the affected areas in order to steadily advance appropriate support, and plans to visit the affected areas as early as the 13th of this week. We are considering it.
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Shiga Nuclear Power Plant “Tsunami waves of approximately 1 to 3 meters in height reached multiple times after the earthquake” Hokuriku Electric Power Company
2024-01-10 05:19:00
Hokuriku Electric Power Company announced that it was found that tsunami waves of approximately 1 to 3 meters in height reached the Shiga Nuclear Power Plant in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture multiple times after the earthquake occurred on the 1st of this month. Both sites are below the height of the site, and it is said that there will be no impact on safety from this tsunami.
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Declining MR vaccination rate “could lead to new epidemic” experts
2024-01-10 05:09:00
The vaccination rate of the measles and rubella vaccine "MR vaccine" for preschool children is decreasing. Last year's vaccination rate for the second vaccination, which is given before children enter elementary school, was the lowest in the past 10 years, and experts are urging children to "don't forget to get vaccinated, as this could lead to new outbreaks."
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