Main news(2024/01/22)
Daihatsu considers restarting production of two models confirmed to comply with standards in the middle of next month
2024-01-22 23:26:00
Due to the issue of fraudulent acquisition of national certification, Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. is currently considering concrete measures with the aim of resuming vehicle production in the middle of next month for two commercial vehicle models whose compliance with standards was confirmed by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism last week. I realized that I had entered. Our policy is to make a final decision after investigating the status of supply preparations among parts manufacturers that we do business with directly.
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Johnny's Sexual Assault Issue: Association of parties concerned: “Compensation amount based on overseas standards”
2024-01-22 22:53:00
Lawyers representing the ``Society of Parties'', which has sued Johnny Kitagawa for sexual assault, have asked the ``Victim Relief Committee'' set up by the firm to determine the amount of compensation based on overseas standards. He revealed that he had sent a request for a calculation.
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[Q&A] In the past, large earthquakes occurred in distant places one month later. What should I be careful about?
2024-01-22 22:40:00
Three weeks have passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake occurred. In past earthquakes on the Sea of Japan coast, large-scale earthquakes have occurred in locations far away from the epicenter about a month after the earthquake occurred, so experts recommend preparing for shaking and tsunamis not only in the affected area but also in the surrounding area. I am calling on you to do so. Announcer Mayuko Wakuda asked Professor Kenji Satake of the Earthquake Research Institute of the University of Tokyo about current seismic activity and precautions to be taken in the future.
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Israel expands attacks on southern Gaza Strip; related countries also seek ceasefire
2024-01-22 21:53:00
Israel, which is proceeding with military operations in the Palestinian Gaza Strip, is further expanding its attacks on southern Khan Yunis, and senior administration officials claim that it is closing in on the core of the Islamic organization Hamas. While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to maintain a strong stance, the United States and related countries are reportedly increasing diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire.
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China suspends imports of scallops, considers Vietnam as new processing base
2024-01-22 21:02:00
Japanese companies from Hokkaido and other countries visited Vietnam to consider Vietnam as a new processing base to replace China for scallops, which have been severely affected by China's suspension of imports of Japanese marine products.
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More than 13,400 buildings affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake have been judged as ``dangerous.''
2024-01-22 20:42:00
As a result of the "emergency risk assessment" to examine the dangers of buildings damaged by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, more than 13,400 buildings, mainly in Ishikawa Prefecture, were judged to be "dangerous" and people are asked not to enter due to the risk of collapse. I know it's going up. This is the first time since the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake that more than 10,000 buildings have been classified as "dangerous."
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When a granddaughter was rescued from the water after being drowned in a muddy stream [Voices from the disaster area, 22nd]
2024-01-22 20:30:00
``This is no good.'' After the earthquake, the water surface of the river flowing in front of my house rose and the muddy current came rushing in. I was immersed in water that exceeded head height, and I could no longer see my second-grade granddaughter, who was with me. ``I can't bear to let it die,'' said a man from the Shiromaru area of Noto Town, describing what happened at that time.
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Eating yellowtail and supporting disaster-stricken areas Ishikawa "Kanburi" fishing has resumed in Suzu
2024-01-22 20:03:00
Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, has resumed fishing for the seasonal yellowtail, using fishing boats that escaped damage from the tsunami. There is a movement in various places to support the disaster-stricken areas by consuming the fatty and delicious yellowtail.
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Liberal Democratic Party Political Reform Headquarters demands factions violating laws to disband or suspend activities
2024-01-22 19:50:00
In response to the incident involving a faction's political funding party, the Liberal Democratic Party presented points of contention toward an interim report at a meeting of its "Political Reform Headquarters." The plan includes making it possible for factions that are found to be violating laws and regulations to be asked to disband or suspend their activities for a certain period of time.
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Hitoshi Matsumoto says, ``There is no evidence of sexual assault.'' Bungeishunju and others file suit
2024-01-22 19:44:00
Hitoshi Matsumoto, a member of the popular comedy duo "Downtown," responded to the Shukan Bunshun article that published testimonies of women who claimed to have been sexually assaulted, saying, "There is no fact that it falls under the category of 'sexual assault.'" He filed a lawsuit with the Tokyo District Court seeking compensation for damages from Bungeishunju and other companies.
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Government-Labor-Management Conference Prime Minister Kishida requests cooperation to achieve wage increases exceeding last year's level
2024-01-22 19:29:00
A ``Government-Labor-Management Conference'' was held between the government, the business community, and the labor community, and Prime Minister Kishida requested cooperation in achieving a wage increase that exceeds last year's level. He also emphasized that raising wages for small and medium-sized enterprises is essential, and that the government will do everything in its power to pass on labor costs to prices.
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After graduating from university, Princess Aiko worked as a contract employee at the Japanese Red Cross Society.
2024-01-22 19:21:00
Princess Aiko, the eldest daughter of the Emperor and Empress, will be working as a contract employee at the Japanese Red Cross Society from April this year after graduating from university.
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Abe faction Mr. Hagiuda did not list 27.28 million yen including exceeding the party ticket quota
2024-01-22 19:02:00
In response to the incident surrounding the faction's political funds party, former Liberal Democratic Party Abe faction political affairs research chairman Hagiuda held a press conference and stated in the political funds balance report that more than 27 million yen, including income collected in excess of the sales quota for party tickets, was recorded. I made it clear that I had not done so and apologized.
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Representative Yaichi Tanikawa summarily indicted in political funding case: ``I am deeply remorseful''
2024-01-22 18:55:00
Yaichi Tanikawa, a member of the House of Representatives who was summarily indicted in an incident involving a political funding party for the Abe faction of the Liberal Democratic Party and submitted his resignation as a member, held a press conference and apologized, stating that he was ``deeply remorseful.''
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Three weeks after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the number of earthquakes is decreasing but still active Be careful of heavy snow
2024-01-22 18:48:00
January 22nd marks three weeks since the Noto Peninsula earthquake occurred, which had a maximum seismic intensity of 7. Although the number of earthquakes has decreased since January 1st, active seismic activity continues, with close to 1,500 earthquakes where you can feel the shaking, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has predicted a maximum seismic intensity of 5 or above for the next week or so. We urge people to be careful in case of earthquakes of this magnitude or worse. On the other hand, from the 23rd, a winter-like atmospheric pressure pattern will become stronger, and heavy snow is expected to occur in the disaster-affected areas, especially on the Sea of Japan side, so careful attention should be paid to the impact on traffic.
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IBJ, a major matchmaking company, restricts information on matchmaking applicants and puts pressure on affiliated consulting agencies
2024-01-22 18:38:00
The Japan Fair Trade Commission has revealed that IBJ, a major matchmaking service, was putting pressure on its partners to use only its own network by restricting the information available to prospective matchmakers. As a result of the inspection, IBJ made a commitment to the Fair Trade Commission to prevent recurrence.
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Shiga Nuclear Power Plant A series of troubles What happened during the earthquake?
2024-01-22 18:35:00
Shiga Nuclear Power Plant in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, where a seismic intensity of 7 was observed. Hokuriku Electric Power says that it has secured power to equipment important for safety, but problems with power supply and other equipment have been occurring one after another. In addition, there were repeated corrections regarding information on fire outbreaks and tsunamis. What exactly happened at the Shiga nuclear power plant?
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Russian-controlled base “27 civilians killed in Ukrainian military attack”
2024-01-22 18:05:00
In Ukraine, where Russia continues to invade, 27 civilians were killed in an attack by the Ukrainian army on a Russian-controlled base in the eastern Donetsk region, and Russia is poised to strongly criticize Ukraine and Western countries that provide military support. .
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[Commentary] Ask Associate Professor Yu Koizumi about the reason for the close relationship between Russia and North Korea
2024-01-22 17:44:00
Russian President Vladimir Putin greeted North Korean Foreign Minister Choe So-ni, who was visiting Moscow, with a big smile. Russia and North Korea are further expanding their cooperation. Russia continues to invade Ukraine, while North Korea has continued to make military threats by repeatedly shelling and launching ballistic missiles since the beginning of the year. What impact will the close relationship between Russia and North Korea have on the security of Asia, including Japan? We spoke to Associate Professor Yu Koizumi of the University of Tokyo's Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, who is an expert on military affairs. *This is the content that was broadcast on "News Watch 9" on January 17th. *The video is 6 minutes 46 seconds long and cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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[Explanatory video] How to avoid “mistakes” during evacuation life with a little ingenuity
2024-01-22 16:46:00
As people stay in evacuation centers for longer periods of time, countermeasures against choking on food and drinks have become an issue. We asked Hirotaka Ichinose, a visiting dentist who provides guidance on oral care and eating posture to maintain oral health at welfare evacuation centers in Wajima City, about the key points to take.
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Emergency transportation that does not result in hospitalization will be charged 7,700 yen from June Mie Matsusaka
2024-01-22 16:15:00
Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture, is concerned that the number of ambulance calls will increase and that early treatment for those who need it will be hindered, so from June this year, if the person is transported by ambulance but does not end up being hospitalized, We decided to collect 7,700 yen per person.
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Nao Kodaira reunites with Lee Sang-hwa at the PyeongChang Olympic venue
2024-01-22 15:55:00
Nao Kodaira, who won the gold medal in the women's 500m speed skating race at the Pyeongchang Olympics, visited the venue of the Youth Olympics being held in South Korea and reunited with her rival and best friend Lee Sang-hwa of South Korea. . Mr. Kodaira sent a message to the young players, saying, ``I want them to fight well and praise each other.''
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National competition for Akita dog appearance to be held for the first time in two years in Odate, the birthplace of the dog
2024-01-22 15:50:00
The Akita Inu Preservation Society plans to hold the national competition held every May to compete for the appearance of the Akita Inu this year in its birthplace, Odate City, Akita Prefecture, for the first time in two years.
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JAXA spacecraft loses power just before 3 a.m. on the 20th, more than two hours after landing on the moon
2024-01-22 15:44:00
JAXA = Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency regarding the unmanned probe ``SLIM'' that successfully landed on the lunar surface in the early hours of the 20th, the power of the probe was cut off just before 3 a.m., more than two hours after landing on the lunar surface. announced. The data transmission acquired during descent and on the lunar surface was completed between the time it landed and the power went out, and detailed analysis is currently underway.
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Landslide occurs in China's Yunnan province, 47 people missing, snow in the area, severe cold
2024-01-22 14:44:00
A landslide occurred in a village in China's inland Yunnan province on the morning of the 22nd, leaving 47 people missing.
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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and Japan Meteorological Agency make "urgent announcement" of heavy snow expected mainly on the Sea of Japan side
2024-01-22 14:35:00
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Japan Meteorological Agency have issued an "urgent announcement" regarding the forecast of heavy snowfall starting from the 23rd in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake and mainly along the Sea of Japan coast.
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Shiga nuclear power plant: Complete recovery expected to take more than half a year; troubles continue
2024-01-22 14:24:00
Three weeks have passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake on the 1st of this month. At the Shiga Nuclear Power Plant in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, where a maximum seismic intensity of 7 was observed, part of the system that receives electricity from outside is still out of service due to the earthquake. Hokuriku Electric Power says it has secured power to equipment important for safety, but new troubles have occurred and it is expected to take more than half a year for full recovery.
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Passenger plane collided at New Chitose Airport; perhaps the driver turned the steering wheel too early
2024-01-22 13:53:00
On the 16th of this month, two international passenger planes collided on the tarmac of Hokkaido's New Chitose Airport, and the airline company and others investigated the situation in detail and found that one of the planes was pushed and the vehicle that was moving it turned its steering wheel. Interviews with people involved revealed that the contact appears to have been caused by the early start of the incident.
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House of Representatives member Yaichi Tanikawa submits resignation over political funding party
2024-01-22 13:30:00
Yaichi Tanikawa, a member of the House of Representatives who left the Liberal Democratic Party after being summarily indicted on charges of making false statements in violation of the Political Funds Control Act in an incident involving a political funding party of the Liberal Democratic Party's Abe faction, submitted his resignation as a member to the House of Representatives on the 22nd.
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Takahama Nuclear Power Plant No. 1 troubles occur one after another; output reduced for investigation; no radiation effects
2024-01-22 13:27:00
Kansai Electric Power Co., Ltd.'s Takahama Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1 in Fukui Prefecture experienced a series of problems from the 21st to the 22nd, including cooling water vapor leaking from pipes, and Kansai Electric Power Co. began reducing output after 9 a.m. to investigate the cause. I am. The leaked cooling water does not contain any radioactive materials, and there is no radioactive impact.
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"First day of drift ice landing" announced in Abashiri City, Hokkaido Observation 19 days earlier than last year
2024-01-22 13:01:00
The Abashiri Local Meteorological Observatory in Abashiri City, Hokkaido confirmed that drift ice was coming ashore, making it impossible for normal ships to navigate, and announced on the 22nd the "first day of drift ice coming ashore."
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Suzu: Junior high school in evacuation center resumes classes; all elementary and junior high schools in the city reopen
2024-01-22 12:19:00
A junior high school serving as an evacuation center in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, resumed classes for the first time since the earthquake on the 22nd. All elementary and junior high schools in the city have now reopened.
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Israeli Prime Minister's hard-line stance of ``fighting until Hamas is destroyed'' draws criticism at home
2024-01-22 12:17:00
While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that he is prepared to continue fighting until the destruction of the Islamic organization Hamas, there are voices of criticism within the country for his hard-line stance. Meanwhile, leading American newspapers are reporting an analysis by American intelligence agencies that says Hamas will be able to fight for months to come.
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3 weeks of Noto Peninsula earthquake, active seismic activity continues, heavy snow expected from the 23rd
2024-01-22 11:59:00
The 22nd marks the 3rd week since the Noto Peninsula earthquake, which had a maximum seismic intensity of 7, occurred. Although the number of earthquakes has decreased since the 1st of this month, active seismic activity continues, with close to 1,500 earthquakes where you can feel the shaking, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has predicted a maximum seismic intensity of 5 or above for the next two weeks. We urge people to be careful in the event of an earthquake of this magnitude or worse. On the other hand, from the 23rd, a winter-like atmospheric pressure pattern will become stronger, and heavy snow is expected to occur in the disaster-affected areas, mainly on the Sea of Japan side of western and northern Japan, so careful attention should be paid to the impact on traffic.
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Primary fiscal balance: Deficit expected in FY2025 even with high growth assumption
2024-01-22 11:37:00
The Cabinet Office presents the latest calculations for the ``primary fiscal balance,'' an indicator of fiscal soundness, showing that even assuming high growth, there will be a deficit of around 1.1 trillion yen in fiscal 2025, when the government aims to return to a surplus. We are expecting.
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Sumo wrestler Asanoyama is closed, unable to stand under the ring for a while, worried about his right leg
2024-01-22 10:51:00
Asanoyama, an experienced Ozeki sumo wrestler and Hiramaku wrestler, will be closed from the 22nd, the 9th day of his first tournament.
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Nursing care remuneration Amount of remuneration for each service Focused addition only for improving employee treatment
2024-01-22 10:49:00
The specific remuneration amount for each service in the nursing care fee that will be revised from next fiscal year has been finalized, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will focus on providing additional benefits in limited ways to improve the treatment of nursing care workers, who are facing a serious labor shortage. Ta.
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Nikkei Stock Average hits the highest level since the bubble period during trading hours
2024-01-22 09:15:00
At the beginning of the week, on the 22nd, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei Stock Average rose, reaching the 36,400 yen level at one point, marking the highest level since February 1990 during the bubble period during trading hours. In response to the large rise in tech-related stock prices in the New York market last weekend, buy orders have spread to related stocks in the Tokyo market immediately after trading began.
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“25 civilians killed in Russian-controlled base,” intensifies criticism of Ukraine
2024-01-22 07:04:00
Ukrainian media said the fire at a gas company's facility in a port in northwestern Russia was a drone attack carried out by Ukraine's security services. In Donetsk Oblast, eastern Ukraine, 25 civilians were killed in an attack by the Ukrainian army on a Russian-controlled base, and Russia is increasing its condemnation of Ukraine.
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[Noto Peninsula Earthquake Traffic Impact 22nd] Railway, Air, Road (5:00)
2024-01-22 06:54:00
This is the impact of an earthquake on transportation and roads. (As of 5am on the 22nd)
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Trump's rival DeSantis withdraws from presidential race
2024-01-22 06:36:00
Governor DeSantis of Florida, who had announced his candidacy for the opposition Republican Party in the US presidential election to be held this fall, has withdrawn from the campaign and announced that he will support former President Trump. This effectively turns the Republican candidate selection into a battle between Trump and former United Nations Ambassador Haley.
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[Water supply support information in Ishikawa Prefecture 22nd] Implemented in 9 cities and towns including Wajima City
2024-01-22 06:16:00
The Noto Peninsula earthquake continues to cause water outages in Ishikawa Prefecture. The latest status of water supply support is summarized and updated from time to time. *You can move to the items for each local government from the table of contents.
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U.S. GDP for October to December last year to be announced on the 25th, perhaps showing the robustness of the economy?
2024-01-22 05:54:00
America's GDP (gross domestic product) from October to December last year will be announced on the 25th. There is a widespread view in the market that this will be the 6th consecutive quarter of positive growth, which is likely to demonstrate the robustness of the American economy even with high interest rates.
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Noto Peninsula Earthquake Active seismic activity continues, heavy snow possible from the 23rd
2024-01-22 05:52:00
The 22nd marks the 3rd week since the Noto Peninsula earthquake, which had a maximum seismic intensity of 7, occurred. Although the number of earthquakes has decreased since the 1st of this month, active seismic activity continues, with nearly 1,500 earthquakes where you can feel the shaking, and the Japan Meteorological Agency predicts that the maximum seismic intensity will be around 5 or above for the next two weeks. We are asking people to be careful of earthquakes that are even stronger than that. On the other hand, from the 23rd, a winter-like atmospheric pressure pattern will become stronger, and heavy snow is expected to occur in the disaster-affected areas, especially on the Japan Sea side of eastern and western Japan, so careful attention should be paid to the impact on traffic.
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Three weeks after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, health support is a challenge, and there are concerns about housing reconstruction
2024-01-22 05:52:00
The 22nd marks three weeks since the Noto Peninsula earthquake that occurred on New Year's Day. In Ishikawa Prefecture, where a magnitude 7 earthquake was observed, more than 15,000 people are still sheltering in evacuation centers, and more than 49,000 homes continue to have water outages. The challenge is to provide support to maintain this condition. On the other hand, people who are considering earthquake-proofing their homes in order to rebuild them are concerned about how they will finance the cost.
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Liberal Democratic Party plans to hold interim report on the 25th, discussing the nature of factions, etc.
2024-01-22 05:45:00
In response to the incident surrounding the faction's political funding party, the Liberal Democratic Party's ``Political Reform Headquarters'' plans to hold an interim report this week. We are making adjustments to include a requirement that if a faction is found to be violating the law, the party will be required to dissolve or suspend its activities.
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