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Main news(2022/01/02)


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Hokkaido-Hokuriku 3rd or later Snow and wind are expected to intensify Beware of traffic effects

2022-01-02 22:50:00
Due to the influence of the low pressure accompanied by the front, the atmospheric condition becomes unstable from Hokkaido to Hokuriku, and snowstorms occur mainly in Hokkaido. Since the pressure distribution will be winter type after the 3rd, it is expected that snow and wind will intensify mainly in northern Japan, so please be careful about the impact on transportation.

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South Africa Nobel Peace Prize Funeral for former Archbishop Tutu

2022-01-02 22:23:00
At the funeral of former Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a South African Nobel Peace Prize laureate who died last week, President Lamaposa praised his achievements, saying, "I struggled for freedom, justice, and equality."

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[Weather forecaster commentary] Hokkaido-Hokuriku What are the points to note about the future snow outlook?

2022-01-02 20:05:00
Atmospheric conditions have become unstable from Hokkaido to Hokuriku due to the effects of low pressure accompanied by fronts, and it is necessary to pay close attention to avalanches and snowfalls as well as severe gusts such as lightning strikes and tornadoes. After the 3rd, the pressure distribution will be winter-type, so snow and wind may intensify, so be careful about the impact on transportation, especially in northern Japan. This is a commentary by Kojiro Mukaigasa, a weather forecaster, about the outlook for snow in the future and points to note. [Commentary video 1 minute 23 seconds] (This video cannot be viewed on data broadcasting)

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South Korean Army “Someone crosses the North-South military demarcation line to the North Korean side”

2022-01-02 19:29:00
South Korean troops revealed that someone crossed the North-South military demarcation line and entered the North Korean side on the night of the day. There was an incident in which a crew member of a South Korean fishing guidance vessel that entered the waters on the North Korean side was shot dead, and South Korea urged North Korea to ensure the safety of this person.

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Hokkaido-Hokuriku Tomorrow, there is a risk of snow and wind getting stronger Be careful of traffic effects

2022-01-02 18:34:00
Due to the influence of low pressure accompanied by fronts, the atmospheric condition is unstable from Hokkaido to Hokuriku, and it is necessary to pay sufficient attention to avalanches and snowfalls as well as severe gusts such as lightning strikes and tornadoes. After the 3rd, the pressure distribution will be winter-type, so snow and wind may intensify, so be careful about the impact on transportation, especially in northern Japan.

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Hyogo Tottori Prefectural Border Hyonoyama Distress Found a missing man but confirmed dead

2022-01-02 18:24:00
In December, five people were distressed at Mt. Hyono on the border between Hyogo and Tottori prefectures, and the whereabouts of one man were unknown after that, but as a result of police search, a car buried in snow on the 2nd. A man was found in the room and was confirmed dead.

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Second prefecture in Shikoku "Omicron strain" Confirmed infection in Kagawa prefecture Is it a community-acquired infection?

2022-01-02 18:08:00
Kagawa Prefecture announced on the 2nd that it was confirmed that a man in his twenties in the prefecture and a woman in his twenties in Osaka Prefecture were infected with the Omicron strain. This is the first time that the Omicron strain has been confirmed in the prefecture, and the prefecture is calling for thorough infection control measures even during the New Year's dinner.

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Aichi Prefecture "Omicron strain" 13 people confirmed infection 6 of them have unknown infection route

2022-01-02 18:03:00
Aichi Prefecture announced on the 2nd that it was confirmed that 13 new people were infected with the Omicron strain. A total of 22 people have been confirmed to be infected with Omicron strains in the prefecture.

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Second prefecture in Shikoku "Omicron strain" Confirmed infection in Kagawa prefecture Is it a community-acquired infection?

2022-01-02 15:36:00
Kagawa Prefecture announced on the 2nd that it was confirmed that a man in his twenties and a woman in his twenties who was staying in Osaka Prefecture with his close contacts were infected with Omicron strain. It is the first time in the prefecture that it has been confirmed to be infected with the Omicron strain, and the second in Shikoku. Kagawa Prefecture is said to be a so-called community-acquired infection for which the infection route is unknown. In December, Kagawa Prefecture announced that the male and female were suspected of being infected with the Omicron strain, and was conducting genome analysis.

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Wilderness fire in Colorado, USA 3 people unknown Burning nearly 1000 houses including houses

2022-01-02 15:21:00
A fire broke out in the wilderness of Colorado in the western United States, spreading to surrounding towns, leaving the three missing and burning nearly 1,000 homes and other buildings.

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Hakone Ekiden [Outbound record] Aoyama Gakuin University won the outbound championship for the first time in two years.

2022-01-02 15:05:00
The Hakone Ekiden, which competes against universities in the Kanto region, was held on the 2nd, and Aoyama Gakuin University won the 5th outbound victory for the first time in 2 years. (* Records are breaking news)

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20 years since the Japan-North Korea summit meeting

2022-01-02 14:57:00
It has been 20 years since the Japan-North Korea summit meeting when North Korea admitted the abduction. After that, five people returned to Japan, but progress has not been seen for other victims, and as more families die without reunion, the government has given concrete measures for the early return of the victims. It will be a year in which efforts and visible results are required.

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Two people died in a house burned down A couple in their 80s or Saitama Fujimino

2022-01-02 14:44:00
Before dawn on the 2nd, a house was burnt down in Fujimino City, Saitama Prefecture, and two bodies were found in the burnt remains. The police are in the process of verifying their identities because they have lost contact with the couple in their 80s who live in this house.

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Hakone Ekiden [Breaking News] Aoyama Gakuin University wins the outbound route for the first time in two years. Second place is Teikyo University.

2022-01-02 14:00:00
This is the 98th "Hakone Ekiden". Aoyama Gakuin University won the outbound race, which started at 8 am in Otemachi, Tokyo and was contested on a 107.5 km course with 5 sections. Aoyama Gakuin University is the fifth outbound victory for the first time in two years. The second place was Teikyo University, and the third place was Komazawa University aiming for consecutive championships in the Hakone Ekiden. We will update the results of each ward on the outbound route from time to time. (Records are breaking news records)

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Representative Komei Yamaguchi "Permanent establishment of US, China and Asia participation Japan-led establishment"

2022-01-02 13:13:00
As the security environment around Japan becomes more severe, Komeito representative Yamaguchi said that a dialogue framework is necessary to avoid unforeseen circumstances such as military conflicts, and Asian countries will participate in addition to the United States and China. He expressed the idea that Japan should take the lead in installing a permanent mechanism.

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New Year's lucky charm The annual "Daruma City" Masked giant Daruma also Takasaki

2022-01-02 12:48:00
In Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, which has the highest production of Daruma, a lucky charm for the New Year, the annual "Daruma City" is held in the New Year.

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J-League active oldest 54-year-old "Kazu" Kazuyoshi Miura intends to transfer to JFL Suzuka

2022-01-02 12:37:00
Kazuyoshi Miura, the oldest active soccer player in the J-League, has indicated his intention to transfer from Yokohama FC to Suzuka Point Getters, a JFL based in Mie Prefecture.

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Hakone Ekiden [Breaking News] Who controls the outbound route of this year?

2022-01-02 12:36:00
This is the 98th "Hakone Ekiden". The outbound race started at 8 am in Otemachi, Tokyo. The outbound route is a 107.5km course with 5 sections, aiming at the entrance to the Lake Ashi parking lot in Hakone Town, Kanagawa Prefecture. We will update the results of each ward from time to time. (Records are breaking news records)

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Hakone Ekiden [Breaking News] Who controls the outbound route of this year?

2022-01-02 12:15:00
This is the 98th "Hakone Ekiden". The outbound race started at 8 am in Otemachi, Tokyo. The outbound route is a 107.5km course with 5 sections, aiming at the entrance to the Lake Ashi parking lot in Hakone Town, Kanagawa Prefecture. We will update the results of each ward from time to time. (Records are breaking news records)

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Hokkaido-Hokuriku Atmospheric instability from this afternoon Beware of avalanches and falling snow

2022-01-02 11:50:00
From Hokkaido to Hokuriku due to the influence of the low pressure accompanied by the front, the atmospheric condition is expected to become unstable from the afternoon of the 2nd, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling attention to severe gusts such as lightning strikes and tornadoes. Be careful when removing snow, as there is a risk of avalanches and falling snow in areas with heavy snowfall.

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Photographed by Japanese crane lovers flapping their wings in the New Year Tsurui Village, Hokkaido

2022-01-02 11:36:00
In Tsurui Village, Hokkaido, many photo enthusiasts gathered in the harsh cold weather to take pictures of the Japanese crane, a special natural monument of the country flapping in the morning sun.

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Hakone Ekiden [Breaking News] Who controls the outbound route of this year?

2022-01-02 11:15:00
This is the 98th "Hakone Ekiden". The outbound race started at 8 am in Otemachi, Tokyo. The outbound route is a 107.5km course with 5 sections, aiming at the entrance to the Lake Ashi parking lot in Hakone Town, Kanagawa Prefecture. We will update the results of each ward from time to time. (Records are breaking news records)

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"Economic Security" Government's Four Pillars To Enable Parliamentary New Bill

2022-01-02 10:48:00
The government is now moving to strengthen economic security. A new bill that enables four pillars will be submitted to the ordinary Diet session, which will be held from January, such as pre-examination to prevent large companies that are responsible for core infrastructure such as electric power and telecommunications from introducing equipment with security problems. It is a policy.

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Hakone Ekiden [Breaking News] Who controls the outbound route of this year?

2022-01-02 10:16:00
This is the 98th "Hakone Ekiden". The outbound race started at 8 am in Otemachi, Tokyo. The outbound route is a 107.5km course with 5 sections, aiming at the entrance to the Lake Ashi parking lot in Hakone Town, Kanagawa Prefecture. We will update the results of each ward from time to time. (Records are breaking news records)

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Mother and daughter died in apartment A story to the effect that the husband "killed two people"

2022-01-02 09:43:00
On the 1st, a 28-year-old mother and an 11-month-old daughter were found bleeding and collapsed in a room in an apartment in Kagoshima City, and were confirmed dead. According to the police, the police are investigating the details of the story, saying that the 33-year-old husband who had collapsed in the bathroom had killed two people.

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Policy to extend NASA International Space Station operation period to 2030

2022-01-02 07:22:00
NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) has announced that it will extend the operation period from 2024 to 2030 next year for the International Space Station, which is involved in the operation of the United States, Russia, and Japan.

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Ji Myung Kwang dies accused of crackdown by South Korean military government

2022-01-02 06:21:00
From the 1970s to the 1980s, former university professor Ji Myung-gwan (Myong-gwan Ike), who published the actual situation of the democratization movement during the Korean military government to the world through a Japanese monthly magazine, died on the 1st. I was 97 years old.

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The house burned down I couldn't get in touch with the couple in their 80s Saitama Fujimino

2022-01-02 06:18:00
Before dawn on the 2nd, a house in Fujimino City, Saitama Prefecture, was completely destroyed by fire, and it was not possible to contact the couple in their 80s who lived in this house, and police and fire departments are proceeding with confirmation.

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Infertility treatment insurance coverage

2022-01-02 04:17:00
In the field of social security, the insurance coverage for infertility treatment has been expanded from April, and from October, the amount of self-pay paid by people aged 75 and over who have a certain income at the medical institution window is now. It is expected to be raised from 10% to 20%.

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Prime Minister Kishida to realize "new capitalism" To raise wages to achieve concrete results

2022-01-02 04:14:00
Prime Minister Kishida intends to strengthen investment in people, such as raising wages, in order to realize his own "new capitalism." Although the Cabinet has worked on raising wages so far, it has been pointed out that the results were limited, and the issue is whether or not concrete results can be achieved.

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Ski Jumping Women's World Cup Sara Takanashi wins for the first time this season 61 wins in total

2022-01-02 04:07:00
Round 9 of the individual Ski Jumping Women's World Cup was held in Slovenia on the 1st, and Japanese ace Sara Takanashi won the championship for the first time this season. Takanashi set his total victory record for both men and women as "61".

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