2024-04-13 23:08:00
The women's final of the Japan Gymnastics Championships, which serves as a selection for the Paris Olympics, was held, and 19-year-old ace Shoko Miyata won for the first time.
2024-04-13 21:48:00
Six professional baseball games were played, and Central League leader Chunichi came from behind to beat Hanshin, with a draw in between and six consecutive wins for the first time in four years. In addition, Softbank's Hotaka Yamakawa hit a bases-loaded home run in his second consecutive at-bat against his former club Seibu, resulting in eight RBIs.
2024-04-13 21:10:00
On the evening of the 13th, a simple lodging house in Kawasaki City burned down, killing two people and injuring three others. Police are working to confirm the identities of the two people who died and are investigating the cause of the fire.
2024-04-13 21:00:00
On the second day of the women's tennis tournament by country/region being held in Tokyo, Japan achieved its third win against Kazakhstan, securing a place in the finals this November.
2024-04-13 20:20:00
On the front lines of Ukraine, where Russia's military invasion continues, Ukrainian soldiers are increasingly being harmed by anti-personnel landmines known as ``petal mines.''
2024-04-13 20:17:00
Iranian state television reported on the 13th that Iran had seized a vessel linked to Israel near the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime transport hub in the Middle East. Tasnim News Agency, a media outlet connected to Iran's elite military force, the Revolutionary Guards, reports that the Revolutionary Guards' navy captured it. Iran had declared retaliation for the attack on its embassy building in Syria on the 1st of this month, believed to be carried out by Israel, in which commanders of the Revolutionary Guards were killed, but regarding the latest seizure. As of now, we have not issued any statements.
2024-04-13 19:08:00
The Metropolitan Police Department has arrested a 32-year-old suspect living in Tokyo on suspicion of theft after a gold bowl worth approximately 10 million yen was stolen from a gold product exhibition and sale held at a department store in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. This was revealed through interviews with investigators. The Metropolitan Police Department plans to explain the details of the incident to the media.
2024-04-13 19:05:00
Amid reports that Iran may soon retaliate against the attack on the embassy attributed to Israel, the Israeli government is increasing its vigilance, with Defense Minister Gallant holding talks with the head of the US Central Command. *We will keep you updated on developments regarding Israel and Palestine as of April 13, Japan time.
2024-04-13 18:08:00
A man with a knife stabbed people one after another at a shopping center in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, Australia, killing five people and sending several others to hospital.
2024-04-13 18:01:00
The Sanriku Railway, which runs along the coast of Iwate Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the tsunami of the Great East Japan Earthquake, celebrated its 40th anniversary this month, and a commemorative ceremony was held on the 13th.
2024-04-13 17:59:00
A traditional event in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, called ``Hashiriyayanko,'' was held in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, where members of the fire department run through the town using the ``Matoi,'' the symbol of firefighting, as a relay baton.
2024-04-13 17:57:00
Tulips have bloomed on the ruins of Asaichi Street in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and the resulting fire. For a woman who lost her home in a fire, it has given her hope to move forward after the disaster.
2024-04-13 15:56:00
A joint consultation meeting between the national and local governments was held in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, to support people affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in rebuilding their lives.
2024-04-13 15:53:00
Constitutional Democratic Party Secretary-General Okada stated that it is necessary to revise the Political Funds Control Act during the current Diet session, and called on the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito Party to quickly formulate a ruling party proposal and begin discussions with opposition parties. I did.
2024-04-13 13:45:00
The alteration of the happy-looking "family photo" sparked a huge debate in the British media and around the world. What on earth was the problem? An interview with the British public broadcaster BBC, which scientifically verified this image, reveals that the media is searching for ways to identify ``reliable information'' as image processing technologies such as AI become widespread.
2024-04-13 13:33:00
Regarding the Liberal Democratic Party's former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Shioya requesting reconsideration after dissatisfied with the decision to recommend him to leave the party, Prime Minister Kishida stated that the decision was made after discussion within the party, and that the handling of the request will be decided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. He recognized that the decision would be made at the meeting.
2024-04-13 13:26:00
The Takarazuka Revue has announced that the Cosmos Troupe's performances, which had been canceled since the death of a 25-year-old Cosmos Troupe member last September, will resume from June this year.
2024-04-13 12:30:00
The annual ``Ochamori'' event, in which people enjoy tea in a bowl large enough to fit their head, was held at Saidaiji Temple in Nara City.
2024-04-13 12:27:00
In response to rising tensions in the Middle East, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an advisory on the 12th.
2024-04-13 11:31:00
On the 12th, Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Dodgers hit his fourth solo home run of the season in his first at-bat of the first inning against the Padres, where he was the starting No. 2 designated hitter. Otani hit 175 home runs in total in the major leagues, tying Hideki Matsui's record for most home runs by a Japanese player.
2024-04-13 11:24:00
Regarding this visit to the United States as a state guest, the first by a prime minister in nine years, Prime Minister Kishida emphasized the importance of Japan and the United States working together as global partners through the Japan-U.S. summit meeting and speeches to Congress. He emphasized that he was able to communicate the results.
2024-04-13 11:20:00
The remainder of the first round and second round of the Masters Tournament, an overseas major men's golf tournament, was held on the 12th in Augusta, Georgia, USA, and Hideki Matsuyama, aiming for his second championship in three years, finished with a total of 6 over. I passed the qualifying round in 50th place.
2024-04-13 09:02:00
While Iran has declared retaliation for the attack on its embassy by Israel, US President Biden has said that the attack by Iran will be "rather soon," indicating the possibility that it will take place soon. Above, he strongly urged Iran to "stop" and exercise restraint.
2024-04-13 07:25:00
In the New York stock market on the 12th, sell orders increased due to concerns that the situation in the Middle East would become even more tense, causing the Dow Jones Industrial Average to drop by more than 500 points at one point.
2024-04-13 06:58:00
Ippei Mizuhara, a former interpreter who was charged with bank fraud for illegally transferring money from the account of Major League Baseball player Shohei Otani of the Dodgers, turned himself in to judicial authorities on the 12th local time and was detained. Recently, the court proceeded with the latest charges and granted bail on the condition that he pay $25,000, but so far Mizuhara's former interpreter has not appeared.
2024-04-13 06:51:00
A special subcommittee of the Central Council for Education, which has been discussing teacher pay and work style reform, has decided to increase the amount of the extra salary for the first time in half a century, while maintaining the current framework of not paying overtime in exchange for adding on teachers' monthly salaries. It is understood that the draft plan will include an increase from 4% to 10% or more.
2024-04-13 06:40:00
Ahead of the 8th anniversary of the Kumamoto Earthquake, a symposium was held in Tokyo on the 12th to discuss support for disaster victims, and a university researcher said that after each disaster, support has repeatedly lacked a welfare perspective. appealed for amendments to the law on support for disaster victims.
2024-04-13 06:30:00
In Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, the cherry blossoms planted in the city's parks are at their peak as the city is a sister city with Kyoto City, and as Russia's military invasion drags on, visitors can enjoy the cherry blossoms. The way they opened made me wish for peace.
2024-04-13 05:28:00
US Steel, a major American steel manufacturer, held an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders, and Nippon Steel's acquisition plan was approved by a majority of shareholders. The future focus will be on the outcome of negotiations with the labor unions that oppose the takeover.
