2024-04-03 21:07:00
Seiyu, a major supermarket chain, has announced that it will sell all its stores in Kyushu to Izumi, a supermarket chain headquartered in Hiroshima City, and withdraw from Kyushu. It has become clear that Seiyu will withdraw from Hokkaido, and plans to concentrate its management resources on business in Honshu.
2024-04-03 20:55:00
We examined a patient in Ehime Prefecture who was complaining of health problems after consuming Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's ``red yeast'' due to an issue in which people developed kidney disease after consuming this health food. The doctor gave an interview to NHK. The patient was diagnosed with Fanconi syndrome, which causes symptoms such as muscle weakness and decreased kidney function.
2024-04-03 20:09:00
In order to understand the actual situation of discrimination and prejudice against Hansen's disease, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare conducted an awareness survey among the general public for the first time. More than 60% of people answered that they had no sense of discrimination against Hansen's disease, but nearly 20% said they felt uncomfortable touching their own bodies, and that they felt uncomfortable about touching their own bodies, as well as the families of former patients and their own families. More than 20% of respondents said they felt reluctant to get married. A review committee of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare concluded that ``prejudice and discrimination against Hansen's disease still exists, and the situation remains serious.'' (Reporter Chieko Katsumata, Social Affairs Department)
2024-04-03 19:54:00
Regarding Russia's military invasion, Prime Minister Kishida had a telephone conversation with President Zelenskiy of Ukraine and conveyed his intention to continue providing support, and agreed to continue to work closely together to respond.
2024-04-03 19:01:00
After seven staff members of an international NGO were killed in an attack by the Israeli military, a Japanese employee of a United Nations agency working in the Gaza Strip expressed his shock in an interview with NHK, saying he was "shocked and angry." He also called for a ceasefire as soon as possible, stating that the humanitarian situation on the ground is beyond its limits.
2024-04-03 18:37:00
Due to the earthquake with its epicenter in eastern Taiwan that occurred on the morning of the 3rd, erroneous information and disinformation are spreading on social media claiming that videos of previous disasters such as the Noto Peninsula earthquake are from this time, and such information is being used for profit. We also see a lot of "imp-earning" postings for the purpose of posting. Care must be taken not to spread it easily.
2024-04-03 18:23:00
As of the 2nd, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has announced that a total of 177 people have been hospitalized due to a problem in which people who consumed health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developed kidney diseases. It was announced that this was revealed in a report from
2024-04-03 18:12:00
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Takemi met with Mayor Yokoyama of Osaka City to investigate the cause of the problem in which people who consumed health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developed kidney disease. We confirmed that we will work closely together to prevent the spread of damage.
2024-04-03 17:18:00
The impeachment court of the Diet handed down a dismissal judgment for Judge Motoichi Okaguchi of the Sendai High Court, who was accused of repeatedly posting inappropriate posts on social media related to murder cases and other matters. This is the eighth judge to be removed from office, and the first for a judgment based on expressive behavior.
2024-04-03 16:03:00
Regarding countermeasures against the so-called "annual income wall," Prime Minister Kishida expressed his intention to move forward with discussions toward reviewing the systems that create the "wall," such as the requirements for joining social insurance.
2024-04-03 15:17:00
According to the Miyazaki City Fire Department, just after 2:30 p.m. on the 3rd, they received a report that multiple people were injured after being struck by lightning on the grounds of Miyazaki University of Industrial Management in Miyazaki City. The fire department is currently responding to the scene with an ambulance.
2024-04-03 14:41:00
In response to issues surrounding factional political funding parties, Prime Minister Kishida instructed the chairpersons of the Liberal Democratic Party's working team, which is considering amending the Political Funds Control Act, to accelerate work toward compiling a revised bill. Did.
2024-04-03 14:33:00
Ryosuke Irie, 34, who won a silver medal in the men's 200-meter backstroke at the London Olympics and has led Japan's competitive swimming team for many years, has announced that he will retire from active swimming. Irie was aiming to participate in five consecutive Olympic Games, but he missed out on a job offer at the Paris Olympics representative selection competition held in March.
2024-04-03 14:32:00
In Ebisu, Tokyo, where there was once a beer factory and where the place derives its name, a newly renovated beer brewery opened on the 3rd, marking the resumption of beer production in this area for the first time in approximately 36 years. Ta.
2024-04-03 13:49:00
Kenji Suzuki, a former NHK announcer known for hosting numerous programs such as ``Invitation to History'' and ``Interesting Quiz Seminar,'' passed away due to old age on March 29th. He was 95 years old.
2024-04-03 12:50:00
The city of Osaka held its first task force meeting on the 3rd in response to the issue of people developing kidney disease after ingesting health foods containing ingredients from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice, which is headquartered in Osaka. We have confirmed that a dedicated investigation team will investigate the cause of the incident.
2024-04-03 12:24:00
In the terrorist attack that occurred on the outskirts of Russia's capital, Moscow, last month, the US government specifically named the concert hall that was targeted and notified the Russian side in advance that there was a risk of terrorism, the United States said. This was reported by several leading newspapers.
2024-04-03 11:52:00
The planetarium at a children's center in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, has been loved by local residents and astronomy fans for over 40 years, but the facility was damaged by an earthquake and has had to close.
2024-04-03 11:41:00
Governor Heita Kawakatsu of Shizuoka Prefecture, who suddenly announced his intention to resign on the night of the 2nd after making remarks that could be interpreted as occupational discrimination, will hold another press conference on the afternoon of the 3rd and explain why he has decided to resign. It will be interesting to see how you explain things like this.
2024-04-03 11:07:00
At around 8:58 a.m. on the 3rd, there was an earthquake with the epicenter near Taiwan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for the Miyakojima/Yaeyama region of Okinawa Prefecture and the Okinawa main island region, and at 10:40 a.m. a tsunami advisory was issued for both areas. I switched to All landings have been canceled at airports, and roads are becoming congested due to people evacuating by car, and other areas are being affected.
2024-04-03 10:30:00
A think tank in Singapore has announced the results of a survey showing that, for the first time, the percentage of people in the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries who, if forced to choose between the United States and China, would choose China has exceeded that of those in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
2024-04-03 10:13:00
According to information as of 9:50 a.m., such as "L Alert", which local governments send to broadcast stations and other information regarding evacuations, an emergency safety order has been issued to Motobu Town. Additionally, evacuation orders have been issued for 8,410 households and 20,000 people in the coastal area of Yomitan Village, the tsunami disaster warning area in Ginowan City, and the entire area of Tokashiki Village. 391 households, 645 people ▽ Near the river in Haebaru Town ▽ Entire area of Ogimi Village ▽ Entire area near the coast of Higashi Village ▽ 18,304 households, 40,567 people in the entire coastal area of Itoman City ▽ Entire area of Kunigami Village ▽ Urasoe All areas of the city, all areas near the coast of Kin Town, all areas of Taketomi Town, all areas of Nago City, and all areas of Nishihara Town are being urged to immediately move away from the coast and rivers and evacuate to higher ground.
2024-04-03 10:05:00
Taiwan's meteorological authorities announced that there was an earthquake off the eastern coast of Taiwan at around 8:58 a.m. Japan time on the 3rd. According to observations by Taiwan's Central Weather Station, the epicenter was estimated to be approximately 25 kilometers off the coast of Hualien County in eastern Taiwan, with a depth of approximately 15 kilometers and a magnitude of 7.2. The Central Meteorological Office is warning coastal areas to be wary of sudden changes in sea level.
2024-04-03 09:54:00
Estimated arrival time and height of the tsunami. It appears that the tsunami has already reached the Miyakojima and Yaeyama regions, where tsunami warnings have been issued, and a 30cm tsunami was observed on Yonaguni Island at 9:18 a.m. In the Okinawa main island region, it is 10 a.m. The expected height of each tsunami is 3 meters.A tsunami is coming. Please hurry and run away.
2024-04-03 09:27:00
On the 3rd, the Tokyo stock market and Nikkei average stock price temporarily fell by more than 600 yen.
2024-04-03 09:10:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami warning. Tsunami warnings have been issued for the following coasts: ▼Miyakojima/Yaeyama region (estimated height 3m) ▼Okinawa main island region (estimated height 3m) Please escape quickly.
2024-04-03 07:54:00
At least 13 people were injured in a drone attack in the central Russian republic of Tatarstan, more than 1,000 kilometers from the border with Ukraine. Ukrainian media reported that the attack was carried out by the Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
2024-04-03 07:48:00
In an effort to support children's cafeterias, which provide meals and a place to stay for children and local residents, Kanagawa Prefecture has begun a new initiative to provide frozen foods in collaboration with food companies.
2024-04-03 07:32:00
An emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council was held in response to an attack believed to be by Israel on the Iranian embassy in Syria in the Middle East. Iran and Russia harshly criticized Israel, saying that the attacks on overseas diplomatic missions were a violation of international law, but the United States, which has been defending Israel, conversely accused Iran of threatening regional stability.
2024-04-03 07:14:00
North Korea announced on the 2nd that it had successfully conducted the first test launch of the Hwasong-16, a new solid-fuel medium-range ballistic missile equipped with a warhead that can glide at hypersonic speeds.
2024-04-03 06:51:00
American electric car maker Tesla announced that global new car sales for the three months to March were down 8.5% from the same period a year earlier. This is the first time in about four years that demand has fallen below the same period last year, indicating that demand for EVs (EVs) is slowing down.
2024-04-03 06:37:00
Three months have passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake occurred. What is the status of buildings and human damage in Ishikawa Prefecture? How many people are still forced to evacuate, and what is the status of recovery in areas where water supply continues to be cut off? We will interpret the current situation in the disaster-stricken areas in chronological order based on prefectural announcements and other information. (Latest numbers as of 2pm on April 2nd)
2024-04-03 06:27:00
Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that seven staff members of an international NGO working in the Gaza Strip were killed in an attack by the Israeli military, saying, ``We will do our best to prevent this from happening again.'' It appears that the government is hoping to allay criticism from the international community by demonstrating a thorough response.
2024-04-03 06:05:00
Even now, I suddenly remember it. The feeling of her father's cold hands when he rescued her after the earthquake. I can't help but feel like I was before the earthquake. There are parts of the cherry blossoms blooming that are beautiful and soothing, but there are also some parts that are a bit tiring. Time is moving forward, but the current situation of the disaster is nothing...
2024-04-03 05:26:00
Due to the issue surrounding the faction's political funding party, the Liberal Democratic Party's executive committee recommended former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Shioya and former House of Councilors Secretary-General Seko to leave the party, among the four pro-Abe executives who discussed the handling of kickbacks, and former political affairs investigator Shimomura. We have decided to suspend the membership of the party for one year for the chairman and former Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura.
2024-04-03 04:47:00
Iran's embassy in Syria, in the Middle East, was attacked in what appeared to be an Israeli attack, killing senior military leaders, and Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei vowed to take revenge, saying, ``We will make them regret this crime.'' I swore.
