[Professional baseball results] Softbank shutout relay ends losing streak at 3
2024-05-05 22:15:00
Six professional baseball games were played, and in the Pacific League, leading Softbank defeated Seibu to end their losing streak at three.
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NGO support inheriting the legacy of Tetsu Nakamura: New irrigation canal completed in Afghanistan
2024-05-05 21:45:00
In Afghanistan, which continues to suffer from drought, a new irrigation canal has been completed with support from an NGO carrying on the will of Tetsu Nakamura, who was shot and killed in 2019, and is expected to improve the lives of local people. Masu.
Kagawa "Kotoden" Pro wrestling event on board, kicks using straps
2024-05-05 20:05:00
An event was held in Takamatsu City where a professional wrestling match was held on a train, and the train was filled with excitement from the fans.
Man's body found in Lake Akan, Hokkaido, possibly one of the missing persons from a boating accident
2024-05-05 19:56:00
On the 3rd, two men who were riding a motorboat went missing on Lake Akan in Kushiro City, Hokkaido, and one of them died in an accident.On the 5th, the body of a new man was found. Police believe the person is the other person who was missing, and are currently investigating the situation at the time.
Women's golf: 15-year-old Lee Hyo-sung becomes the youngest player on the domestic tour, overcoming a 7-stroke difference
2024-05-05 19:55:00
The final round of the first major domestic women's golf tournament was held in Ibaraki Prefecture, where 15-year-old Korean amateur Lee Hyo-sung overcame a 7-stroke deficit with a total of 8 under and became the youngest winner on the domestic tour. Ta.
Found a domestic animation film produced about 100 years ago
2024-05-05 19:47:00
A domestic animation film made about 100 years ago was found. It was created at the time by a manufacturer of daily necessities that sold toothbrushes and other products to raise awareness about things like preventing cavities, and experts say, ``There are very few surviving films from this era, so it's a valuable clue to learning about domestic animation at the time.'' Masu.
Yamagata Nanyo City Evacuation order issued for Nakagawa and Miyauchi districts due to forest fire
2024-05-05 18:53:00
A forest fire that broke out in Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture on the 4th continued to be extinguished on the 5th, but the fire was still not extinguished. We have issued evacuation orders and are calling on residents to evacuate.
Firefighting operations underway as trees and grass burn at Izu Oshima tourist attraction, Tokyo
2024-05-05 18:42:00
5th, Tokyo - Firefighters are working to extinguish a fire burning trees and grass at the tourist attraction Ura-Desert on Izu Oshima.
Russia “Adds President Zelenskiy and others to the wanted list”
2024-05-05 18:32:00
The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs has revealed that Ukrainian President Zelenskiy and others have been placed on the wanted list, and there appears to be an attempt to justify the military invasion of Ukraine again ahead of Victory Day, which is a priority for the Putin administration.
Chiba Kimitsu Passenger cars collide head-on, 7 people injured, including 4 children
2024-05-05 18:26:00
On the afternoon of the 5th, there was an accident in which two passenger cars collided head-on on a national highway in Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture, and a total of seven people were injured, including four children who were in both cars. According to police, both injuries appear to be minor.
Suspicious disturbance at JR Kyoto Station, safety confirmed; Kyoto Line and other lines to resume operations gradually
2024-05-05 18:11:00
According to JR, something suspicious was found at Kyoto Station around 4:30 p.m. on the 5th. However, it was confirmed that it was safe just after 5:30 p.m. After this, we plan to resume operation one after another.
Hideki Matsui and children in the disaster area enjoy baseball Nomi Ishikawa
2024-05-05 16:07:00
On May 5th, Children's Day, an event was held in Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture, for children in the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake to enjoy baseball, and Hideki Matsui, a former major leaguer from the area, interacted with the children. Ta.
Horse Racing NHK Mile Cup Jantar Mantar Winner 2nd G1 race win
2024-05-05 16:06:00
The NHK Mile Cup, a G1 horse racing race, was held at the Tokyo Racecourse, and the second most popular horse, Jantar Mantar, won, marking his second victory in the G1 race.
Miyazaki Nobeoka A woman climbing Sawanobori falls to her death
2024-05-05 15:32:00
On the 4th, a woman who was mountain climbing fell off Mt. Okure in Nobeoka City, Miyazaki Prefecture, and was rescued on the morning of the 5th, but was confirmed dead.
Hokkaido Urakawa man gets bitten on the neck by a bear, police warn
2024-05-05 14:08:00
According to the police and fire department, around 1 p.m. on the 5th, a resident of Kamigiusu, Urakawa-cho, Hokkaido called the fire department saying, ``My father was bitten and injured by a bear near his residence.'' A man was reportedly bitten on the neck by a bear, but the exact extent of his injuries is unknown. The man was working outdoors at the time, so police are patrolling the area to warn nearby residents and to investigate the situation in detail. The site is along National Route 236, about 20 kilometers northeast of Urakawa Town Hall, and is a place dotted with houses amidst spreading fields and rice fields.
US investor Buffett invests in 5 major Japanese trading companies to evaluate their growth potential
2024-05-05 13:40:00
Warren Buffett, a prominent American investor, said at the general meeting of shareholders of his investment company that his investments in five major Japanese trading companies were ``overwhelmingly persuasive.'' revealed that they made the investment based on their growth potential.
Prime Minister Kishida on his way home after visiting France, Brazil, and Paraguay
2024-05-05 12:59:00
Prime Minister Kishida visited France, Brazil, and Paraguay in South America during the long holidays, and after completing a series of visits, he departed for Japan on a government plane in the afternoon on the 5th, Japan time.
12 high school students at Sendai hotel complained of stomach pains and transported, possibly suffering from food poisoning
2024-05-05 12:50:00
On the morning of the 5th, high school students from Akita Prefecture who were visiting a hotel in Sendai's Taihaku Ward complained of abdominal pain one after another, and 12 of them were taken to the hospital. The public health center is investigating the cause, thinking it may be food poisoning.
Ishikawa Wajima Returned from evacuation site and cleaned up his home in time for long holidays
2024-05-05 12:11:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, people could be seen returning to their hometowns from their evacuation sites to coincide with the long holidays, carrying belongings from their destroyed houses, and applying to have their houses demolished at public expense. .
Suzu, May 5th last year, one year after the magnitude 6 earthquake, Shichirin manufacturing company steps towards rebuilding
2024-05-05 10:52:00
One year has passed since an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 6+ was observed in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture on May 5th last year. The company that manufactures Shichirin, a specialty of Suzu City, suffered damage from last year's Noto Peninsula earthquake, including the collapse of its kiln, and is currently taking steps to rebuild.
Shohei Otani No. 8 solo home run, 2nd at-bat against the Braves
2024-05-05 10:51:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Baseball Dodgers started the game against the Braves on the 4th as the No. 2 designated hitter and hit his eighth solo home run of the season in his second at-bat of the third inning.
Track and Field Men's 400m Relay Japan qualifies for Paris Olympics, 10th consecutive event
2024-05-05 10:42:00
Japan's men's 400-meter relay team advanced to the finals by finishing first in four qualifying groups at this international competition for track and field relay events to qualify for the Paris Olympics, earning them the right to participate in the 10th consecutive Olympics in this event.
NBA Lakers announce dismissal of head coach Rui Hachimura
2024-05-05 10:02:00
The Lakers, to whom Rui Hachimura belongs in the NBA (American professional basketball team), announced that they have fired head coach Dervin Ham, who led the team for two seasons.
Prime Minister Kishida: “We will do our best to engage in summit diplomacy to maintain and strengthen international order.”
2024-05-05 08:09:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who visited France and South America, held a press conference in Brazil, where he highlighted achievements such as leading discussions at the OECD (Organization for Economic Development and Cooperation) as the chair country, and establishing an international framework for generative AI. The leaders also expressed their determination to devote all their efforts to summit diplomacy aimed at maintaining and strengthening the international order.
Playwright and actor Juro Kara dies at age 84, hugely popular in underground theater
2024-05-05 07:17:00
Juro Kara, a playwright, director, and actor who boasted immense popularity as a standard bearer of underground theater with his performance of ``Beni Tent,'' and who has created many original plays, was diagnosed with dural pain at a hospital in Tokyo on the night of the 4th. He died due to hematoma. He was 84 years old.
Mountain forest fire in Nanyo, Yamagata, leaves one man with burns on his leg and the fire continues to spread
2024-05-05 07:10:00
A fire burning through a forest occurred in Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture on the 4th, and the fire continued to spread overnight on the morning of the 5th, with firefighters and the Self-Defense Forces continuing to extinguish the fire.
Japan-Sri Lanka Foreign Ministers Meeting confirms “cooperation for fair restructuring” on debt issue
2024-05-05 05:32:00
Foreign Minister Kamikawa met with Foreign Minister Sabry in Sri Lanka on the evening of the 4th, Japan time. He confirmed that they would cooperate towards a fair debt restructuring involving all creditor countries regarding Sri Lanka's debt issues.
If the educational institution's management system for international students is insufficient, the status of residence will not be granted.
2024-05-05 05:31:00
In response to the issue of a large number of foreign students going missing at universities in Tokyo, the government has amended a ministerial ordinance that will not recognize student visa status if the educational institution's management system is insufficient. I did. By thoroughly implementing a management system, we hope to be able to accept a stable number of international students.
Six months until the US presidential election, President Biden and Trump compete
2024-05-05 05:30:00
In five days, it will be half a year until the fall US presidential election. The latest polls show that President Biden, who has been confirmed as the nominee of both the Democratic and Republican parties, is competing with former President Trump, and the election campaign is intensifying.
Heavy rain continues in southern Brazil since late last month; 47 people dead, more than 60 missing
2024-05-05 05:29:00
In the southern part of Brazil, South America, heavy rains that have continued since the end of last month have caused flooding and landslides in various places, leaving 47 people dead and more than 60 missing.
Prime Minister Kishida's policy speech in Brazil to strengthen relations with Latin America
2024-05-05 05:28:00
Prime Minister Kishida visited the University of São Paulo in Brazil in the early hours of the 5th, Japan time, and delivered a policy speech aimed at strengthening relations with Latin America, the first Japanese prime minister in 10 years.
Final talks between Israel and Hamas to halt hostilities remain unclear
2024-05-05 05:00:00
Negotiations between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas toward a cessation of fighting and the release of hostages are believed to be underway through Egypt and other intermediaries. Israeli media have reported that Israel will not send a delegation to Egypt unless Hamas responds to the proposals made so far, and the situation remains uncertain as to whether the two sides will reach an agreement.
