Main news(2024/04/04)
“Now is the time to give back” Taiwan earthquake support movement spreads, donation boxes set up
2024-04-04 20:30:00
In response to the earthquake that occurred off the eastern coast of Taiwan, there have been a number of posts on social media calling for support for Taiwan, along with the phrase "repay the favor." Local governments that have continued to have exchanges with Taiwan are also setting up donation boxes and encouraging people to donate. *The article also introduces the main recipients of donations.
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Red yeast rice problem: Amount of substance thought to be ``pouberuric acid'' varies depending on production time
2024-04-04 19:07:00
The issue is that people who ingested health foods containing ingredients in Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developed kidney disease, etc. The amount of a substance believed to be ``pouberuric acid'' detected in the red yeast rice ingredient of this product was due to the fact that the product was not manufactured. I found that it varies depending on the time of year. Investigations are expected to continue to determine what differences there were in the manufacturing process.
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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical “Red yeast rice” issue: 188 people hospitalized (as of April 3) Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
2024-04-04 19:07:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has announced that as of the 3rd, a total of 188 people had 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
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Linear Chuo Shinkansen “Complete in 2031 with partial construction in Yamanashi and Nagano”
2024-04-04 18:54:00
JR Tokai has announced that the ``Linear Chuo Shinkansen'', which is currently under construction, is expected to be completed in 2031 with some construction work in Yamanashi and Nagano prefectures. JR Tokai announced last week that it would abandon its goal of opening in 2027, and this is the first time it has set a construction period beyond 2027.
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Seko, former Secretary-General of the House of Councilors, submits notification of leaving the party and is advised to leave the Liberal Democratic Party
2024-04-04 18:53:00
Former House of Councilors Secretary-General Seko, who was advised to leave the Liberal Democratic Party due to issues surrounding a faction's political funding party, has submitted a notice of resignation from the party, saying he wants to take political responsibility.
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Kyoto brain tumor surgically removed by mistake; hospital submits document admitting mistake at trial
2024-04-04 18:26:00
Four years ago, a woman who underwent surgery for a brain tumor at a hospital in Kyoto City sought compensation from the doctor and the hospital, alleging that brain tissue that was not a tumor was removed by mistake. In this case, the hospital submitted a document admitting the mistake. I understand that it has been submitted to the court. On the other hand, the relationship between the symptoms such as numbness that the woman claimed to have experienced after the surgery and the mistake will be disputed in court.
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HOYA system failure; ordering and shipping of eyeglass lenses stopped; unauthorized access?
2024-04-04 18:04:00
HOYA, a major optical glass manufacturer, has experienced a system failure at its head office and multiple offices, causing orders and shipments of eyeglass lenses to be suspended. The company is urgently working to recover the data as there is a high possibility of unauthorized access by a third party.
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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Red yeast rice problem Almost all patients have "Fanconi syndrome"
2024-04-04 18:02:00
There is a problem in which people who ingested health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's "Red Yeast" developed kidney diseases, and a survey by the Japanese Society of Nephrology found that almost all of the patients reported to date had kidney dysfunction. A type of disease called ``Fanconi syndrome'' was observed, and the specialist doctor who examined the patient advised, ``If you have been taking the drug until recently, you may still have symptoms, so please get tested.'' I'm calling.
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Be careful as misinformation and fake videos spread on SNS regarding red yeast rice
2024-04-04 17:55:00
There is an issue in which people who ingested health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red malt have developed kidney disease, etc., and there has been false information posted on social media claiming that food coloring called red malt pigment is dangerous. , a fake video is being spread that shows the president of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical giving a press conference that does not mention the causes of health damage. When many people feel anxious, it is easy for misinformation and disinformation to spread, so it is important to be careful by checking information from public institutions and media outlets.
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Men's U-23 Japan National Soccer National Team final qualifying lineup announced: 23 players including Hosoya
2024-04-04 16:46:00
The members of the Japanese men's soccer team (under 23 years old), which will compete in the final Asian qualifying round for the Paris Olympics, have been announced, including Shindai Hosoya, who has experience playing on the Japan national team, which has no age limit, and the captain of J1 and FC Tokyo. 23 people were selected, including 20-year-old Kuo Matsuki.
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Entrance ceremony at Ishikawa Prefectural College of Nursing “Work as a nurse providing disaster relief”
2024-04-04 16:07:00
An entrance ceremony was held on the 4th at the Prefectural College of Nursing in Kahoku City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where new students made a new start with the aim of becoming nurses or public health nurses.
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"Captain Tsubasa" series ends after 43 years, a monumental piece of soccer manga
2024-04-04 16:04:00
Captain Tsubasa, known as a monumental soccer manga and gaining worldwide popularity, ended its 43-year run in a magazine released on the 4th. The rest of the story will be published on a new website in the form of pencil sketches.
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Aiming to become a “backstage professional”!
2024-04-04 15:08:00
Professional baseball and J League have begun. The season has begun that will bring fans joy and sorrow. The domestic sports-related market is said to be worth 9 trillion yen annually, and one of the keys to market expansion is human resource development. A vocational school in Kyoto City is attracting attention for its unusual initiative to train "behind-the-scenes professionals." (Osaka Broadcasting Station reporter Tsukasa Yamauchi)
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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Red yeast rice issue Report to outside directors 2 months after case was discovered
2024-04-04 14:27:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical reported the problem to an outside director about the issue of people who ingested health foods containing the ingredient Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developing kidney disease after learning of the first case. I found out through an interview with the company that it was the day of the press conference, which was over a month later. The company explained, ``We believe that this was not something that should be reported to outside directors.''
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Cubs Seiya Suzuki hits home run in 2 consecutive games, 3 hits, 4 RBIs for team's 4th consecutive win
2024-04-04 14:05:00
Seiya Suzuki of the Major League Cubs led his team to four consecutive wins against the Rockies on the 3rd with three hits and four RBIs, including a home run in two consecutive games.
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Seven central banks and private financial institutions from Japan, the US, and Europe to conduct digital currency demonstration experiments
2024-04-04 13:49:00
Seven central banks and private financial institutions, including Japan, the United States, and Europe, have decided to begin demonstration experiments using digital currencies. We aim to create a system that will simplify cross-border payments and help prevent money laundering.
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Shohei Ohtani's first home run since joining the Dodgers
2024-04-04 13:13:00
On the 3rd, Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Dodgers started the game against the Giants in his home base of Los Angeles as the No. 2 designated hitter, and after moving to the fourth bat in the 7th inning, hit his first solo home run. I did. It was a home run in his 41st at-bat in his 9th game since the start of the season.
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Ishikawa Suzu "Roadside Station Roen" reopens from today
2024-04-04 12:43:00
Roadside stations in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, at the tip of the Noto Peninsula, resumed operations on the 4th after the water outage was resolved. The roadside station Roen, located in Roen-cho, Suzu City, at the tip of the Noto Peninsula, has resumed operations.
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Tower Man under construction in Tokyo Sales suspended due to lack of strength due to concrete inspection
2024-04-04 12:24:00
When the construction contractor inspected the concrete used in the construction of two tower condominiums under construction in the bay area of Chuo Ward, Tokyo, it was discovered that some of the samples lacked strength. This condominium was scheduled to go on sale from the end of this month, but the sale has been temporarily suspended so that the builder and others can take a closer look.
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Liberal Democratic Party to decide on punishment of 39 people in the afternoon Shioya, Seko, policy to recommend leaving the party
2024-04-04 12:01:00
On the afternoon of the 4th, the Liberal Democratic Party will decide on the punishment of 39 members of the Abe and Nikai factions at the Party Disciplinary Committee due to issues surrounding factional political funding parties. The plan is to recommend that Shioya, former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and Seko, former Secretary-General of the House of Councilors, leave the party. In addition, among the three former secretary-generals, Takagi, former head of the National Diet Countermeasures Committee, will have his party membership suspended for six months, while former Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno and former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Takeda will have their party positions suspended for one year. Adjusting.
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Liberal Democratic Party Mr. Shioya submits statement of defense “Protesting the dictatorial party management by the executive branch”
2024-04-04 11:54:00
Former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Shioya, who is expected to be advised to leave the Liberal Democratic Party due to issues surrounding a faction's political funding party, has submitted a written explanation to the Party Disciplinary Committee. We cannot accept such an unjustly harsh punishment and will firmly protest the dictatorial management of the party by the executive branch.
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Jockey Toyo Take has hundreds of items stolen from his home in Kyoto, including cash and luxury watches.
2024-04-04 11:41:00
Last month, investigators revealed that horse racing jockey Yutaka Take had hundreds of items stolen from his home in Kyoto, including cash and luxury watches. Mr. Takeshi is also known as a watch collector, and police are currently investigating the details of the incident as a theft.
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Aeon voluntarily recalls private brand 2L drinking water, abnormal odor confirmed
2024-04-04 11:01:00
Major distribution company Aeon announced that it will voluntarily recall approximately 860,000 2-liter bottles of private brand drinking water. This is because it was confirmed that a strange odor was coming from the outside of the cap, and so far there have been no reports of any health hazards.
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Yamanashi Chuo Expressway Large truck collides with light passenger car, boy in critical condition
2024-04-04 10:37:00
On the morning of the 4th, a large truck rear-ended a light passenger car in a tunnel on the Chuo Expressway in Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture.According to police, two people in the light passenger car were taken to the hospital, including a boy around 1 year old. He is said to be unconscious and in serious condition. Due to this accident, part of the Chuo Expressway has been closed to traffic.
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U.S. government prepares to formulate ``Moon Standard Time'' as standard for activities on the moon, etc.
2024-04-04 10:16:00
In anticipation of humans advancing to the Moon and Mars in the future, the U.S. government has announced plans to proceed with preparations for the creation of a ``Moon Standard Time,'' which will serve as a standard for activities on the Moon and other places.
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Red Sox Masanao Yoshida hit that leads to the first point, contributing to 4 consecutive wins
2024-04-04 10:12:00
Masanao Yoshida of the Major League Red Sox made a hit that led to the first run in the game against the Athletics on the 3rd, contributing to the team's fourth consecutive victory.
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Stock price temporarily rose by more than 500 yen Buy orders for semiconductors and other stocks
2024-04-04 09:13:00
On the 4th, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei Stock Average rose by more than 500 yen at one point. Following the rise in high-tech stocks in the New York market on the 3rd, buy orders have spread to semiconductor and other stocks in the Tokyo market immediately after trading began.
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U.S. Deputy Secretary of State “Prospects for strengthening collaboration between Japan and the U.S. on joint development of defense equipment, etc.”
2024-04-04 09:05:00
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Campbell announced on the 3rd that at the Japan-U.S. summit meeting to be held in Washington, D.C., next week, the two countries will agree to strengthen cooperation in the joint development and production of defense equipment and other products. I did.
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Fed Chair Powell reiterates recognition that there is no need to rush to cut interest rates
2024-04-04 06:47:00
Regarding future interest rate cuts, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said, ``Given the strength of the economy, we have time to leave our policy decisions to the economic data that will be released.'' We once again demonstrated that there is no need to rush.
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``I don't feel like a human being'' - the current state of evacuation life in the northern Gaza Strip
2024-04-04 06:02:00
``Everywhere in Gaza has been destroyed. People have forgotten that there are many civilians there,'' a man evacuated to the northern Gaza Strip told NHK in an interview to learn about the situation there. The 7th of this month marks six months since the conflict between the Israeli army and the Islamic organization Hamas began in October last year. Food shortages are becoming increasingly serious in the north. I asked about the current situation on the ground.
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Major banks are moving to downsize their branches, specializing in services with high demand
2024-04-04 05:46:00
There is a movement among major banks to downsize their branches. The aim is to specialize in providing services that are expected to be in demand, and to reduce costs while retaining customers.
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Directly connected to JR Osaka Station "JP Tower Osaka" office floor open to the public, sauna also included
2024-04-04 05:23:00
In conjunction with the completion of construction work on ``JP Tower Osaka,'' a large complex directly connected to JR Osaka Station, the office floor equipped with a sauna and gym was opened to the press on the 3rd. The area around JR Osaka Station is undergoing a series of redevelopment projects, which are expected to lead to further revitalization.
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Earthquake in eastern Taiwan leaves 9 dead, over 1,000 injured, rescue operations continue
2024-04-04 04:55:00
Taiwanese authorities announced that nine people had died and more than 1,000 had been injured by the evening of the 3rd due to the earthquake that occurred off the eastern coast of Taiwan on the 3rd. In addition, there are more than 140 people stranded on the road due to falling rocks, and Taiwanese authorities are rushing to carry out rescue operations.
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[Professional baseball results] Seibu rookie Natsuki Takeuchi wins his first professional pitching game
2024-04-04 00:20:00
In professional baseball, one game was canceled due to rain, and five games were played. Seibu's rookie pitcher Natsuki Takeuchi, who was drafted first, pitched well with one hit and no runs in the seventh inning, earning his first victory in his first professional pitching. He became the first pitcher to win the season among rookies.
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