2024-04-16 21:39:00
The torch lighting ceremony for the Paris Olympics, which will begin on July 26th, was held in Olympia, Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic Games.
2024-04-16 20:30:00
A fire broke out in an iconic building in Denmark's capital, Copenhagen, with nearly 400 years of history, causing the tower, which was more than 50 meters above the ground, to collapse. So far, no injuries have been confirmed.
2024-04-16 20:29:00
Amid a series of moves to raise wages at a high level during this year's spring labor union, a coalition of labor organizations has requested the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to create an environment in which companies can also raise the minimum wage they pay to workers.
2024-04-16 19:27:00
Inaccurate information is being spread on the former Twitter account X and the video-sharing app TikTok, claiming that if you do not return the documents, your My Number will be forcibly linked to all your savings accounts and managed by the government. The Digital Agency states that users can choose whether or not to actually link their information, and that they will not be forced to do so, and caution should be taken against inaccurate information.
2024-04-16 19:14:00
At an amusement park in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, cherry blossoms were in full bloom, and visitors were enjoying the park being dyed in spring colors.
2024-04-16 19:01:00
Groups such as the National Cancer Center investigated the relationship between lung adenocarcinoma, which accounts for the majority of lung cancers in women, and passive smoking, and found that the genetic mutation is different from the type of genetic mutation found in cancer patients who smoke. announced that they may be at increased risk of cancer.
2024-04-16 18:58:00
The Liberal Democratic Party has decided not to approve the reexamination of the punishment requested by former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Shioya, an Abe faction, who was recommended to leave the party due to an issue surrounding a faction's political funding party. As a result, Mr. Shioya's punishment has been finalized.
2024-04-16 18:48:00
The Kanjin Grand Sumo Tournament was held for the first time in 62 years at the Kokugikan in Ryogoku, Tokyo to raise money for the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and wrestlers from Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures thrilled the fans.
2024-04-16 18:32:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 16th, the yen temporarily fell to the mid-154 yen to the dollar level, the lowest yen to dollar level in about 34 years, as expectations for an early interest rate cut in the United States receded.
2024-04-16 18:13:00
A new bill has been unveiled to regulate giant IT companies that hold a dominant position in basic smartphone software. The company will state in advance the prohibited acts that impede competition, and will make companies pay a surcharge of 20% of their sales if they violate the rules.
2024-04-16 16:44:00
The bill to amend the Civil Code, which centered on the introduction of ``joint custody,'' in which both father and mother have custody of their children even after divorce, was passed with a majority of votes from the Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan at the plenary session of the House of Representatives, with some amendments. It was sent to the House of Councilors.
2024-04-16 16:04:00
On the morning of the 16th, two people were found dead in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, and the police suspect that they were involved in the incident because the bodies were burnt, and are working to confirm their identities and investigate the details of the circumstances.
2024-04-16 15:20:00
According to an interview with investigators, the suspect who was arrested in the case where a gold bowl worth approximately 10 million yen was stolen from a department store in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, told investigators that he owed money. Understood. About an hour after leaving the department store, he took it to a store where he bought it, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of the incident, as they believe it was intended to be exchanged for cash.
2024-04-16 15:14:00
This year's "Diplomatic Bluebook" was finalized, and while it states that there are many outstanding issues regarding Japan-China relations, it also calls for the first time in five years to promote a "mutually beneficial strategic relationship" in which both sides will expand their common interests. This clearly states our commitment to building constructive and stable relationships.
2024-04-16 15:11:00
Last month, it was discovered that a visually impaired person with a guide dog was being refused a ride in a vehicle modeled after a cat bus that runs at Expo Aichi Commemorative Park in Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture. Governor Omura of Aichi Prefecture said that there was a ``lack of awareness'' and that he had instructed them to change their response.
2024-04-16 14:41:00
The Liberal Democratic Party has entrusted Chairman of the Board of Governors Moriyama to handle the reexamination requested by former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Shioya, an Abe faction, who was advised to leave the party due to issues surrounding factional political funding parties. Mr. Moriyama said he would reach a conclusion on the 16th and report it to Prime Minister Kishida.
2024-04-16 14:11:00
Regarding the introduction of a "support subsidy system" to secure financial resources to combat the declining birthrate, Prime Minister Kishida reiterated his understanding that the social security burden rate will not increase and that it will not require new burdens from the people. I asked for it.
2024-04-16 13:44:00
Author Osamu Soda, known for his novel series ``Our Seven Days War,'' passed away from pneumonia at a hospital in Nagoya on April 8th. She was 95 years old.
2024-04-16 13:30:00
Regarding the selection of the final disposal site for so-called "nuclear waste," three organizations in Genkai Town, Saga Prefecture, have submitted a petition to the town council requesting them to participate in the first stage "literature survey." Governor Yoshiyoshi Yamaguchi said on the 16th that he has no intention of accepting new burdens, given that a nuclear power plant is located within the prefecture.
2024-04-16 13:19:00
In response to the large-scale information leak of LINE users, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto has announced that he will issue a second administrative guidance to the operating company, LINE Yahoo, based on the Telecommunications Business Act.
2024-04-16 12:57:00
In April, when a passenger in an electric wheelchair attempted to board a Peach Aviation aircraft at Naha Airport in Okinawa Prefecture, it was discovered that he was unable to board because the actual battery could not be identified. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has notified airline companies that the battery can be confirmed through documentation or verbal declaration.
2024-04-16 12:13:00
A by-election for the Nagasaki 3rd Ward of the House of Representatives due to the resignation of a member was announced on April 16th, and two people ran as candidates. In this election, the Liberal Democratic Party will not field an official candidate, and opposition candidates will face off against each other, with debates expected to unfold over issues such as politics and money.
2024-04-16 12:00:00
A by-election for the Shimane 1st Ward of the House of Representatives was announced on April 16th following the death of former Speaker of the House of Representatives Hiroyuki Hosoda, and two people ran as candidates. The ruling and opposition parties are set to face off, and a fierce election battle will take place.
2024-04-16 11:49:00
The by-election for Tokyo's 15th Ward in the House of Representatives was announced on April 16th, following the resignation of Deputy Minister of Justice Mizuaki Kakizawa in response to an election violation incident surrounding the Tokyo Koto Ward mayoral election. We have entered a 12-day election campaign.
2024-04-16 11:08:00
China's National Bureau of Statistics announced that the growth rate of GDP (gross domestic product) from January to last month was +5.3% in real terms compared to the same period last year. The growth rate expanded slightly from the previous three months' +5.2%. The Chinese government has set an economic growth rate target of around 5% for this year, but the real estate recession and domestic demand remain sluggish, and the focus is on whether the momentum of economic recovery can be sustained.
2024-04-16 10:31:00
Regarding the yen's depreciation in the foreign exchange market, with the yen exchange rate reaching the 154 yen level to the dollar, Finance Minister Suzuki said at a press conference after the cabinet meeting on the 16th, ``We will take all possible measures as necessary.'' , thereby restraining market movements.
2024-04-16 10:28:00
The focus is on how Israel will respond to a large-scale attack by Iran, and the head of the Israeli military, Chief of Staff General Halevi, said on the 15th, ``We will respond to any attack on Israeli territory.'' '', he said, indicating that he would take some countermeasures, although he did not specify the details.
2024-04-16 09:54:00
On the 16th, the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Nikkei Stock Average temporarily fell by more than 700 yen.
2024-04-16 09:32:00
The Fair Trade Commission has accused Google, which has an overwhelming share of the internet advertising distribution business called "search-linked", of unfairly restricting the business of its rival LINE Yahoo. I found out that they were starting an investigation. According to people involved, Google has acknowledged the facts and submitted a plan to ensure that it will not happen again.
2024-04-16 09:09:00
High-level diplomatic officials from the United States and China met in Beijing and agreed to further stabilize relations between the two countries, as well as making arrangements for the upcoming U.S.-China foreign ministers' meeting. On the other hand, the Chinese side restrained the US side over issues such as the situation in the South China Sea.
2024-04-16 08:35:00
Western media reported that American electric car manufacturer Tesla plans to cut more than 10% of its global workforce. It appears that the company is aiming to improve its profitability in response to the decline in unit sales due to competition with Chinese EV manufacturers.
2024-04-16 07:49:00
In an exclusive interview with NHK, an executive at Open AI, an American venture company, revealed that the company plans to develop a Japan-specific generative AI model that understands Japanese business and culture.
2024-04-16 07:32:00
The parents of a university student who died in a large-scale landslide caused by the main shock of the Kumamoto Earthquake eight years ago visited a site near the site in Minamiaso Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, and offered prayers at the time of the earthquake.
2024-04-16 07:09:00
The first trial in the case in which former US President Donald Trump is accused of falsifying business records over hush money from an affair was held in eastern New York on the 15th, and for the first time a former US president will be the defendant in a criminal case. There is a lot of interest in the trial.
2024-04-16 07:00:00
Due to the effects of cold air in the upper atmosphere, the atmospheric conditions from western to eastern Japan have become extremely unstable, causing rain to fall over a wide area. The unstable atmosphere is expected to continue into the 17th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be careful of strong wind gusts that could cause lightning strikes and tornadoes.
2024-04-16 06:58:00
Three by-elections for the House of Representatives will be announced on the 16th. The election results are expected to have an impact on Prime Minister Kishida's future management of the government and his strategy for dissolving the House of Representatives, and a fierce election campaign will be waged in the run-up to voting day on the 28th of this month.
2024-04-16 06:11:00
At the New York foreign exchange market on the 15th, the yen's depreciation further accelerated in response to the announcement of American economic indicators, and the yen exchange rate temporarily fell to the mid-154 yen level to the dollar. This is the first time in approximately 34 years since June 1990 that the yen has weakened against the dollar.
2024-04-16 05:27:00
In response to the large-scale attack by Iran, wartime cabinet meetings were held in Israel for two consecutive days, and opinions are likely to be exchanged regarding the content and timing of countermeasures against Iran. Local media have reported that ``the objective is not an all-out war with Iran,'' and the focus is on what countermeasures to take.
2024-04-16 05:08:00
It has been learned through interviews with people involved that Yoshitomo Tsutsugo, who left the Major League Baseball Giants and is a free agent, will return to his old team, professional baseball team DeNA. His return to Japanese baseball after five years is expected to be officially announced on the 16th.
2024-04-16 04:01:00
The 16th marks eight years since the second magnitude 7 earthquake was observed in the series of Kumamoto earthquakes that claimed 276 lives, including disaster-related deaths. As infrastructure restoration progresses in the disaster-stricken areas, efforts to convey the memories and lessons of the earthquake are becoming increasingly important.
2024-04-16 00:32:00
In light of the slump in the LCD panel business, Sharp has decided to suspend production of some large LCD panel products manufactured at its factory in Sakai City, Osaka, and has communicated this to its business partners, sources said. I found this out through an interview. This appears to be aimed at halting the further expansion of the deficit.
