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Curling [Breaking News] Japan is an important match to advance to the semi-finals at the end of the game

2022-02-16 23:15:00
At the Beijing Olympics, the Japanese national team for curling women has been playing against the United States in the 8th round of the qualifying league since 9 pm Japan time. We will keep you updated on the progress of the very important battle to advance to the semi-finals.

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Olympic Games [Updated from time to time] Competition results and movements on the 13th and 16th days of the Games

2022-02-16 23:13:00
The 16th is the 13th day of the Beijing Olympics. The Japanese national team for curling girls is playing against the United States. The skate short track will be relayed to 1500m for women and 5000m for men. We will update the results of each competition from time to time. (* The time difference from Beijing is 1 hour. Local time is 1 hour later than Japan)

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IOC Wariewa's performance is "provisional" figure skating women's singles

2022-02-16 22:52:00
The IOC spokeswoman has said that the results of the women's singles, which will result on the 17th, will be treated as "provisional" over the doping violation of Kamira Wariewa, a figure skating girl at the Beijing Olympics.

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Curling [Breaking News] An important battle to advance to the semi-finals of Japan and the United States

2022-02-16 22:09:00
At the Beijing Olympics, the Japanese national team for curling women has been playing against the United States in the 8th round of the qualifying league since 9 pm Japan time. We will keep you updated on the progress of the very important battle to advance to the semi-finals.

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Olympic Games [Updated from time to time] Competition results and movements on the 13th and 16th days of the Games

2022-02-16 22:08:00
The 16th is the 13th day of the Beijing Olympics. The Japanese national team for curling girls is playing against the United States. The skate short track will be relayed to 1500m for women and 5000m for men. We will update the results of each competition from time to time. (* The time difference from Beijing is 1 hour. Local time is 1 hour later than Japan)

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Chair Wakita "The 6th wave peaked in early February" Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare expert meeting

2022-02-16 22:06:00
At a press conference held after an expert meeting of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, Chairman Takaji Wakita said about the current epidemic "6th wave", "If you look at the trends from the data on the infection situation nationwide, the peak will be reached in early February. I think it was. It varies considerably from region to region, but on average I think it has exceeded its peak nationwide. "

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Ministry of Defense of Russia Announces End of Exercise in Crimean Peninsula, Southern Ukraine

2022-02-16 22:02:00
Russia has announced that it will begin withdrawing some of its troops over the ongoing tensions in Ukraine, while Westerners are taking a cautious stance. Under these circumstances, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced on the 16th that the troops of the Southern Military District, which had been practicing on the Crimean Peninsula in southern Ukraine, have completed the exercise and are returning to the garrison.

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Curling [Breaking News] An important battle to advance to the semi-finals of Japan and the United States

2022-02-16 21:16:00
At the Beijing Olympics, the Japanese national team for curling women has been playing against the United States in the 8th round of the qualifying league since 9 pm Japan time. We will keep you updated on the progress of the very important battle to advance to the semi-finals.

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Olympic Games [Updated from time to time] Competition results and movements on the 13th and 16th days of the Games

2022-02-16 21:15:00
The 16th is the 13th day of the Beijing Olympics. The Japanese national team for curling girls will play against the United States. The skate short track will be relayed to 1500m for women and 5000m for men. We will update the results of each competition from time to time. (* The time difference from Beijing is 1 hour. Local time is 1 hour later than Japan)

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Ministry of Defense of Russia Announces End of Exercise in Crimean Peninsula, Southern Ukraine

2022-02-16 21:02:00
Russia has announced that it will begin withdrawing some of its troops over the ongoing tensions in Ukraine, while Westerners are taking a cautious stance. Under these circumstances, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced on the 16th that the troops of the Southern Military District, which had been practicing on the Crimean Peninsula in southern Ukraine, have completed the exercise and are returning to the garrison.

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Be wary of the possibility of the heaviest snowfall of the season over the 18th in Hokuriku and Gifu.

2022-02-16 20:46:00
Snow is getting stronger in Hokuriku and other areas due to the effects of the developing low pressure system and strong cold air. Heavy snowfall will occur on flat ground on the 18th, mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side, and the amount of snowfall may be the highest this season, especially in Hokuriku, Gifu Prefecture, and northern Kinki. You need to be vigilant.

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Mr. Yuhito Going to Tsukuba University High School

2022-02-16 20:19:00
Yuhito, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Akishino, who is in the third year of junior high school, will go on to Tsukuba University High School in Tokyo.

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Olympic Games [Updated from time to time] Competition results and movements on the 13th and 16th days of the Games

2022-02-16 20:17:00
The 16th is the 13th day of the Beijing Olympics. The Japanese national team for curling girls will play against the United States. The skate short track will be relayed to 1500m for women and 5000m for men. We will update the results of each competition from time to time. (* The time difference from Beijing is 1 hour. Local time is 1 hour later than Japan)

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Ministry of Defense of Russia Announces End of Exercise in Crimean Peninsula, Southern Ukraine

2022-02-16 20:12:00
Russia has announced that it will begin withdrawing some of its troops over the ongoing tensions in Ukraine, while Westerners are taking a cautious stance. Under these circumstances, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced on the 16th that the troops of the Southern Military District, which had been practicing on the Crimean Peninsula in southern Ukraine, have completed the exercise and are returning to the garrison.

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[Countermeasures against heavy snowfall] Stuck slip accident ... What to prepare for

2022-02-16 19:29:00
The weather on the 18th will be heavy snow mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side, and the amount of snow may be the highest this season in Hokuriku, Gifu prefecture, northern Kinki, etc. The cause of this heavy snow is the low pressure system. Moreover, it is characterized by "slow movement" with strong cold air in the sky. Snow clouds are concentrated and flow in, and there is a risk that snow will increase rapidly even on flat ground in a short time. Here's what you need to know about what to watch out for and what to do if your car gets stuck or slips.

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Ukrainian "National Integration Day" citizens march with national flag

2022-02-16 19:10:00
Russia has announced that it will begin withdrawing some of its troops over the ongoing tensions in Ukraine, while Westerners are taking a cautious stance. Under these circumstances, Ukraine celebrated the "National Integration Day" set by President Zelensky on the 16th, and the citizens showed their willingness to give in to the pressure from Russia.

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Olympic Games [Updated from time to time] Competition results and movements on the 13th and 16th days of the Games

2022-02-16 19:02:00
The 16th is the 13th day of the Beijing Olympics. The Japanese national team for curling girls will play against the United States. The skate short track will be relayed to 1500m for women and 5000m for men. We will update the results of each competition from time to time. (* The time difference from Beijing is 1 hour. Local time is 1 hour later than Japan)

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Be wary of the possibility of the heaviest snowfall of the season over the 18th in Hokuriku and Gifu.

2022-02-16 18:57:00
Snow is getting stronger in Hokuriku and other areas due to the effects of the developing low pressure system and strong cold air. Heavy snowfall will occur on flat ground on the 18th, mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side, and the amount of snowfall may be the highest this season, especially in Hokuriku, Gifu Prefecture, and northern Kinki. You need to be vigilant.

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Curling Tonight Japan will play against the United States An important battle to advance to the semi-finals

2022-02-16 18:52:00
At the Beijing Olympics, the Japanese national team for curling women will face the 8th round of the qualifying league, the match against the United States, after 9 pm Japan time. It is a very important battle to advance to the semi-finals. NHK NEWS WEB will keep you updated on the progress of the match.

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Olympic Games [Updated from time to time] Competition results and movements on the 13th and 16th days of the Games

2022-02-16 18:17:00
The 16th is the 13th day of the Beijing Olympics. The Japanese national team for curling girls will play against the United States. The skate short track will be relayed to 1500m for women and 5000m for men. We will update the results of each competition from time to time. (* The time difference from Beijing is 1 hour. Local time is 1 hour later than Japan)

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Infant mortality due to misadministration of anticancer drug Shizuoka Children's Hospital

2022-02-16 18:15:00
Last January, a 3-month-old baby who was being treated for acute leukemia at Shizuoka Children's Hospital died 10 months after being given an anticancer drug that was supposed to be given intravenously to the wrong place. The hospital revealed that. The hospital admits the mistake and apologizes to the bereaved family.

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Be wary of the possibility of the heaviest snowfall of the season over the 18th in Hokuriku and Gifu.

2022-02-16 18:14:00
Snow is getting stronger in Hokuriku and other areas due to the effects of the developing low pressure system and strong cold air. Heavy snowfall will occur on flat ground on the 18th, mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side, and the amount of snow on the 18th, mainly in Hokuriku, Gifu Prefecture, and northern Kinki, may be the largest this season. Be wary of the impact on traffic.

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"Prevention of spread" 12 Requests for extension from prefectures Chief Cabinet Secretary

2022-02-16 18:10:00
Regarding priority measures such as prevention of spread in 21 prefectures, which will be due on the 20th of this month, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno explained that there were requests for extension from 12 prefectures at this time. The government plans to extend priority measures mainly in urban areas such as the three Kansai prefectures, while considering cancellation of Okinawa etc. Prime Minister Kishida will discuss the response with related ministers on the 17th at a press conference It is expected to do.

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Mr. Yuhito Going to Tsukuba University High School

2022-02-16 17:53:00
Yuhito, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Akishino, who is in the third year of junior high school, will go on to Tsukuba University High School in Tokyo.

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Olympic Games [Updated from time to time] Competition results and movements on the 13th and 16th days of the Games

2022-02-16 17:17:00
The 16th is the 13th day of the Beijing Olympics. The Japanese national team for curling girls will play against the United States. The skate short track will be relayed to 1500m for women and 5000m for men. We will update the results of each competition from time to time. (* The time difference from Beijing is 1 hour. Local time is 1 hour later than Japan)

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[Countermeasures against heavy snowfall] Stuck slip accident ... What to prepare for

2022-02-16 17:12:00
The weather on the 18th will be heavy snow mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side, and the amount of snow may be the highest this season in Hokuriku, Gifu prefecture, northern Kinki, etc. The cause of this heavy snow is the low pressure system. Moreover, it is characterized by "slow movement" with strong cold air in the sky. Snow clouds are concentrated and flow in, and there is a risk that snow will increase rapidly even on flat ground in a short time. Here's what you need to know about what to watch out for and what to do if your car gets stuck or slips.

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ITOCHU Corporation Full-scale domestic supply of aviation fuel "SAF" with low CO2 emissions

2022-02-16 17:01:00
Itochu Corporation, a major trading company, has announced that it will be the first in Japan to start full-scale sales of fuels that use plants as raw materials and that emit less carbon dioxide, which airlines are aiming to utilize.

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Constitutional Democratic Party “Aiming to fight against the ruling and opposition parties in the Upper House election” Draft activity plan for the next year

2022-02-16 16:14:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party has put together a draft activity plan for the next year, stating, "We will prevent the LDP and Komeito from acquiring a majority of the re-elected seats and aim for a tense politics that the ruling and opposition parties will oppose" in the summer Upper House election. I did.

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Olympic Games [Updated from time to time] Competition results and movements on the 13th and 16th days of the Games

2022-02-16 16:09:00
The 16th is the 13th day of the Beijing Olympics. The Japanese national team for curling girls will play against the United States. The skate short track will be relayed to 1500m for women and 5000m for men. We will update the results of each competition from time to time. (* The time difference from Beijing is 1 hour. Local time is 1 hour later than Japan)

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A light show using Yuzuru Hanyu's face drone in the night sky of China

2022-02-16 15:40:00
At the light show using drones held in Guangzhou, southern China, the face of Yuzuru Hanyu, the only foreign player to appear along with Chinese athletes who are active in the Beijing Olympics, has become a hot topic. ..

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JAL system failure recovered after 2:30 pm Almost all flight delays were resolved

2022-02-16 15:34:00
A failure occurred in the boarding procedure and reservation management system of Japan Airlines, and automatic boarding procedures could not be performed at various airports from the morning of the 16th, but the system was restored in the afternoon and some flights were restored. The delay in flight that had been issued in was almost eliminated.

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Olympic Games [Updated from time to time] Competition results and movements on the 13th and 16th days of the Games

2022-02-16 15:10:00
The 16th is the 13th day of the Beijing Olympics. The Japanese national team for curling girls will play against the United States. The skate short track will be relayed to 1500m for women and 5000m for men. We will update the results of each competition from time to time. (* The time difference from Beijing is 1 hour. Local time is 1 hour later than Japan)

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Stock price temporarily rises over 600 yen Following the announcement of the start of partial withdrawal of the Russian army

2022-02-16 15:03:00
The Nikkei Stock Average on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 16th temporarily rose by more than 600 yen from the closing price on the 15th.

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Ukrainian Situation Coordinated by G7 Emergency Foreign Ministers'Meeting Consideration of Foreign Minister Hayashi's attendance

2022-02-16 15:03:00
In response to the ongoing tensions in Ukraine, it was found that the G7 = seven major countries are coordinating to hold an urgent foreign ministers' meeting in Germany this weekend, and Foreign Minister Hayashi is also considering attending.

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Olympic Games [Updated from time to time] Competition results and movements on the 13th and 16th days of the Games

2022-02-16 13:36:00
The 16th is the 13th day of the Beijing Olympics. The Japanese national team for curling girls will play against the United States. The skate short track will be relayed to 1500m for women and 5000m for men. We will update the results of each competition from time to time. (* The time difference from Beijing is 1 hour. Local time is 1 hour later than Japan)

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Olympic Games [Updated from time to time] Competition results and movements on the 13th and 16th days of the Games

2022-02-16 12:57:00
The 16th is the 13th day of the Beijing Olympics. The Japanese national team for curling girls will play against the United States. The skate short track will be relayed to 1500m for women and 5000m for men. We will update the results of each competition from time to time. (* The time difference from Beijing is 1 hour. Local time is 1 hour later than Japan)

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Kirin withdraws from soft drink manufacturing business in China Review overseas business

2022-02-16 12:39:00
Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd. announced that it will withdraw from the local soft drink manufacturing business by selling the shares of a joint venture that manufactures and sells soft drinks in China for more than 110 billion yen as part of a review of its overseas business. ..

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"E-Tax", which starts accepting tax returns, also has new functions for using smartphones

2022-02-16 12:16:00
Acceptance of final income tax returns began on the 16th, all over the country. The "e-Tax" system, which allows you to file tax returns on the Internet, has introduced an automatic input function that utilizes cameras such as smartphones, and the NTA is calling for its use.

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Ukraine Situation Announcement of Partial Withdrawal of Russian Army

2022-02-16 12:14:00
Russia has announced that it will begin withdrawing some of its troops over the ongoing tensions in Ukraine, while the West has taken a cautious stance. Although the United States and Russia are in agreement on the continuation of talks, the gap between the positions of Ukraine's accession to NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which is the focus, has not been closed, and it is unclear whether it can find a clue to ease tensions. It is a situation.

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Olympic Games [Updated from time to time] Competition results and movements on the 13th and 16th days of the Games

2022-02-16 12:13:00
The 16th is the 13th day of the Beijing Olympics. The Japanese national team for curling girls will play against the United States. The skate short track will be relayed to 1500m for women and 5000m for men. We will update the results of each competition from time to time. (* The time difference from Beijing is 1 hour. Local time is 1 hour later than Japan)

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Killing a 19-year-old woman who has been missing for 6 years or arresting a dating partner at that time Kyoto

2022-02-16 11:59:00
Police arrested a 25-year-old office worker who was dating at the time on suspicion of murder for killing a 19-year-old woman who had been missing for six years in Ide-cho, Kyoto Prefecture. Police have not found the body of the woman, but the suspect has admitted to killing him.

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North Korea Kim General Secretary Aim to strengthen internal cohesion at the 80th anniversary of his father's birth

2022-02-16 11:57:00
North Korean General Secretary Kim Jong Eun attended the Central Report Conference held in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the birth of his father, Kim Jong Il. At the tournament, Mr. John Il's achievements are praised and the aim is to strengthen internal cohesion, saying, "We won a series of battles with the United States in a row to protect our country."

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Be wary of the heaviest snowfall of the season over the 18th in Hokuriku and Gifu.

2022-02-16 11:53:00
Due to the effects of the developing low pressure system and strong cold air, heavy snowfall will occur mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side over the 18th, and there is a risk that the snow will intensify even on flat ground. The amount of snow on the 18th, mainly in Hokuriku, Gifu Prefecture, and northern Kinki, may be the highest this season, so it is necessary to be cautious about the impact of heavy snowfall on traffic, such as car stuck.

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JAL system failure Unable to check in automatically and delay in flight

2022-02-16 11:44:00
Japan Airlines' system for managing boarding procedures and reservations has failed, and from the morning of the 16th, automatic boarding procedures cannot be performed at various airports. We are checking in face-to-face, but there is no prospect of system recovery, so Japan Airlines is calling for the latest information, saying that flight delays will continue.

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Killing a 19-year-old woman who has been missing for 6 years or arresting a dating partner at that time Kyoto

2022-02-16 09:59:00
A 19-year-old woman in Ide Town, Kyoto Prefecture, had been missing for six years, and police admitted that she had been killed when she heard about the situation from her dating partner in her twenties. Interviews with investigators revealed that he was arrested.

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JAL system failure Unable to check in automatically and delay in flight

2022-02-16 09:58:00
Japan Airlines' system for managing boarding procedures and reservations has failed, and from the morning of the 16th, automatic boarding procedures cannot be performed at various airports. Due to delays in flight, Japan Airlines is calling for the latest information.

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North Korea Kim General Secretary Aim to strengthen internal cohesion at the 80th anniversary of his father's birth

2022-02-16 09:54:00
North Korean General Secretary Kim Jong Eun attended the Central Report Conference held in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the birth of his father, Kim Jong Il. At the tournament, Mr. John Il's achievements are praised as "winning a series of battles with the United States in a row to protect his country", and it seems that the aim is to strengthen internal cohesion.

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NY Crude Oil Futures Prices Fall Following Ukrainian Army Withdrawal Announcement

2022-02-16 09:39:00
International crude oil futures prices have fallen in the New York crude market and the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen in the stock market following Russia's announcement of the withdrawal of some troops over the situation in Ukraine.

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Nikkei Stock Average rises by 500 yen or more Received announcement of withdrawal of Russian army

2022-02-16 09:16:00
The Tokyo stock market on the 16th and the Nikkei Stock Average have expanded their buy orders immediately after the start of the transaction, and have risen by more than 500 yen from the closing price on the 15th. Investors are feeling more secure and buying orders are expanding after the Russian Ministry of Defense announced on the 15th that some troops deployed near the Ukrainian border will begin withdrawal. increase.

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JAL system failure Unable to check in automatically and delay in flight

2022-02-16 09:05:00
Japan Airlines' domestic flight check-in and reservation management system has failed, and from the morning of the 16th, automatic boarding procedures cannot be performed at airports around the world. Due to delays in flight, Japan Airlines is calling for the latest information.

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Killing a 19-year-old woman who has been missing for 6 years or arresting a dating partner at that time Kyoto

2022-02-16 08:47:00
A 19-year-old woman in Ide Town, Kyoto Prefecture, had been missing for six years, and police admitted that she had been killed when she heard about the situation from her dating partner in her twenties. Interviews with investigators revealed that he was arrested. The police are going to find out the details of the case.

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JAL system failure Check-in procedures and reservations for domestic flights cannot be partially completed

2022-02-16 07:17:00
According to Japan Airlines, a failure has occurred in the system for managing domestic flight boarding procedures and reservations, and from the morning of the 16th, automatic boarding procedures at Haneda Airport, Osaka Airport, etc. are partially unavailable, and on the website. This means that you can no longer make reservations for some domestic flights. Currently, due to the manual check-in procedure, there is a delay of about 30 minutes on flights departing from Haneda, and there is a possibility that the delay will continue in the future.

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Ukraine Situation President Biden Aims to resolve diplomacy but carefully assess

2022-02-16 06:55:00
US President Joe Biden made a speech on the situation in Ukraine and called for a diplomatic solution, while the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that the partial withdrawal of the army was "not confirmed. The possibility of an invasion is still possible." He emphasized that he would be prepared to respond to any situation.

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Heavy snowfall on the Sea of ​​Japan side on the 18th Be wary of car stuck in Hokuriku and Gifu

2022-02-16 06:53:00
Due to the effects of the developing low pressure system and strong cold air, heavy snowfall will occur mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side over the 18th, and there is a risk that the snow will intensify even on flat ground. There is a possibility that the amount of snow will be the highest this season, mainly in Hokuriku, Gifu prefecture, and northern Kinki, so it is necessary to be cautious about the impact of heavy snow on traffic such as car stuck.

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Increased the maximum number of people entering the country to 5,000 per day

2022-02-16 06:02:00
The government plans to gradually ease the border measures for Omicron stocks from next month, and if certain conditions are met, it will allow foreigners to enter the country for purposes other than tourism, and will allow foreigners to enter the country on a daily basis. We are making adjustments to raise the upper limit from the current 3,500 to 5,000.

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Ukraine Situation Russia's Ministry of Defense Army Withdrawal Announcement is also Carefully Determined by Europe and the United States

2022-02-16 05:10:00
The Russian Defense Ministry has announced that military troops deployed near the border with Ukraine will complete the exercises and begin withdrawal, but Western countries have indicated that the situation needs to be carefully assessed, Ukraine. It remains unclear whether the situation will ease tensions.

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Computer virus "Emotet" Beware of spreading infection again

2022-02-16 04:49:00
Information security specialists warn that the computer virus "Emotet", which has been rampant all over the world for the past few years and was once suppressed last year, has spread at a rate approaching the previous epidemic since January. I'm calling.

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Beijing Olympics scheduled for Wednesday, February 16

2022-02-16 04:39:00
The 16th is the 13th day of the Beijing Olympics. The Japanese national team for curling women has finished 7 out of 9 qualifying league games and is tentatively 3rd with 4 wins and 3 losses. We will play against the United States to advance to the semi-finals where the top four teams are advancing. The skate short track will be relayed to 1500m for women and 5000m for men. In addition, ski alpine men's rotation and biathlon women's 24km relay are planned.

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