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Main news(2022/03/31)


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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on the 31st)

2022-03-31 22:50:00
It has been more than a month since Russia started its military invasion of Ukraine. Russian and Ukrainian troops continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians are evacuating abroad. We will keep you updated on the movements on the 31st (Japan time) regarding the situation in Ukraine, such as the situation of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries concerned. (There is a time difference of 6 hours between Japan, Ukraine, and Moscow, Russia.)

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NATO Secretary-General “Russian troops have been relocated, not withdrawn”

2022-03-31 22:07:00
NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said at a press conference at the headquarters in Brussels, Belgium on the 31st that Russia would significantly reduce military operations around Ukraine's capital Kyiv. According to the information, Russian troops have been relocated rather than withdrawn. Pressure on Kyiv and others continues, and further attacks are expected in the future. " ..

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Russian Army Aiming for complete control of eastern Ukraine

2022-03-31 21:36:00
Russia, which continues its military invasion of Ukraine, is intensifying its fighting, including increasing missile attacks with the aim of gaining complete control of the eastern key points. On the Russian side, it seems that there is a desire to gain an advantage in future negotiations by developing the battlefield in the east in an advantageous manner.

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Seismic intensity 4 in Chiba prefecture No worries about tsunami

2022-03-31 21:26:00
At around 8:52 pm, there was an earthquake in Chiba prefecture that observed shaking with a seismic intensity of 4. There is no need to worry about the tsunami caused by this earthquake.

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Seismic intensity 4 in Chiba prefecture No worries about tsunami

2022-03-31 21:12:00
At around 8:52 pm, there was an earthquake in Chiba prefecture that observed shaking with a seismic intensity of 4. There is no need to worry about the tsunami caused by this earthquake.

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Russian Army Aiming for complete control of eastern Ukraine

2022-03-31 20:34:00
Russia, which continues its military invasion of Ukraine, is intensifying its fighting, including increasing missile attacks with the aim of gaining complete control of the eastern key points. On the Russian side, it seems that there is a desire to gain an advantage in future negotiations by developing the battlefield in the east in an advantageous manner.

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12 Disposable Plastic Products Enforced 1 Day Law for Mandatory Reduction

2022-03-31 19:57:00
The "Plastic Resource Recycling Law," which requires companies to reduce disposable plastic products, will come into effect on April 1, and 12 items such as spoons at convenience stores and toothbrushes at hotels, which are provided free of charge, will be subject to reduction.

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Government "Kyiv" to "Kiev" written in Ukrainian

2022-03-31 19:30:00
Regarding the name notation of the Ukrainian capital "Kyiv", the government has pointed out that it is not appropriate based on the Russian language of the military invading side, so in the future, materials prepared by each ministry and agency will be in Ukrainian. Announced that it will be changed to "Kiev" along with it.

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Government "Kyiv" to "Kiev" written in Ukrainian

2022-03-31 19:17:00
Regarding the name notation of the Ukrainian capital "Kyiv", the government has pointed out that it is not appropriate based on the Russian language of the military invading side, so in the future, materials prepared by each ministry and agency will be in Ukrainian. Announced that it will be changed to "Kiev" along with it.

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High School Baseball Senbatsu Final [Details] Osaka Toin wins 4th time in 4 years

2022-03-31 19:09:00
The final of Senbatsu High School Baseball was held at Koshien Stadium from 0:30 pm, and Osaka Toin High School defeated Omi High School in Shiga 18 to 1 to win the championship for the first time in four years. | 123 | 456 | 789 | Total Osaka Toin | 113 | 014 | 440 | 18 Ohmi | 000 | 010 | 000 | 1

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Russian Army Aiming for complete control of eastern Ukraine

2022-03-31 18:56:00
Russia, which continues its military invasion of Ukraine, is intensifying its fighting, including increasing missile attacks with the aim of gaining complete control of the eastern key points. On the Russian side, it seems that there is a desire to gain an advantage in future negotiations by developing the battlefield in the east in an advantageous manner.

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Retired from Director Yamanaka, Center for iPS Cell Research and Application, Kyoto University

2022-03-31 18:10:00
Shinya Yamanaka, director of the Center for iPS Cell Research and Application, Kyoto University, told NHK before he retired on the 31st, saying that "this is the crucial moment" for the practical application of iPS cells.

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One person died when falling from the 10th floor of an elevator in a building under construction Tokyo Ginza

2022-03-31 18:05:00
On the afternoon of March 31, a temporary elevator fell to the ground from the height of the 10th floor in a building under construction in Ginza, Tokyo, killing a male worker in his 40s.

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High School Baseball Championship Final [Breaking News] Osaka Toin Wins 4th Time in 4 Years

2022-03-31 17:45:00
The final of Senbatsu High School Baseball was held at Koshien Stadium from 0:30 pm, and Osaka Toin High School defeated Omi High School in Shiga 18 to 1 to win the championship for the first time in four years. | 123 | 456 | 789 | Total Osaka Toin | 113 | 014 | 440 | 18 Ohmi | 000 | 010 | 000 | 1

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Elevator falls from the 10th floor in a building under construction 1 person heavy Tokyo Ginza

2022-03-31 17:02:00
On the afternoon of March 31, in a building under construction in Ginza, Tokyo, an elevator fell from the height of the 10th floor, and a man in his 40s was unconscious.

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High School Baseball Championship Final [Breaking News] Osaka Toin Wins 4th Time in 4 Years

2022-03-31 17:00:00
The final of Senbatsu High School Baseball was held at Koshien Stadium from 0:30 pm, and Osaka Toin High School defeated Omi High School in Shiga 18 to 1 to win the championship for the first time in four years. | 123 | 456 | 789 | Total Osaka Toin | 113 | 014 | 440 | 18 Ohmi | 000 | 010 | 000 | 1

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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on the 31st)

2022-03-31 16:59:00
It has been more than a month since Russia started its military invasion of Ukraine. Russian and Ukrainian troops continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians are evacuating abroad. We will keep you updated on the movements on the 31st (Japan time) regarding the situation in Ukraine, such as the situation of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries concerned. (There is a time difference of 6 hours between Japan, Ukraine, and Moscow, Russia.)

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[Details] "Russian army is dysfunctional" analyzed by former CIA director

2022-03-31 16:57:00
"Surprisingly stagnant," "not basic," "waiting for instructions," is an evaluation of the Russian army by former CIA Director David Petreas of the United States. Iraq and Afghanistan, the local commanders of the two American wars in the 21st century, came out with only harsh words. Are Russian troops dysfunctional in Ukraine? What are you waiting for?

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April 1 "Revised Juvenile Law" Enforcement How will it change?

2022-03-31 16:28:00
Along with the reduction in the adult age, the Juvenile Law, which stipulates dispositions and procedures for cases where a "boy" under the age of 20 causes an incident, will be amended and will come into effect on April 1.

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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on the 31st)

2022-03-31 16:02:00
It has been more than a month since Russia started its military invasion of Ukraine. Russian and Ukrainian troops continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians are evacuating abroad. We will keep you updated on the movements on the 31st (Japan time) regarding the situation in Ukraine, such as the situation of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries concerned. (There is a time difference of 6 hours between Japan, Ukraine, and Moscow, Russia.)

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High School Baseball Championship Final [Breaking News] Osaka Toin Wins 4th Time in 4 Years

2022-03-31 15:38:00
The final of Senbatsu High School Baseball was held at Koshien Stadium from 0:30 pm, and Osaka Toin High School defeated Omi High School in Shiga 18 to 1 to win the championship for the first time in four years. | 123 | 456 | 789 | Total Osaka Toin | 113 | 014 | 440 | 18 Ohmi | 000 | 010 | 000 | 1

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Wakayama Shingu Shinkin to reduce the target age for mortgages for 18-year-old adults

2022-03-31 15:29:00
From April 1st, the adult age will be reduced to 18 years old, and from 18 years old you will be able to make loan contracts by yourself. The credit union in Shingu City, Wakayama Prefecture, where public transportation is scarce, has decided to reduce the target age of private car loan contracts to 18 years or older in order to meet the demand for purchasing cars for employment.

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Why can't Ukraine join?

2022-03-31 15:17:00
Russia embarked on a military invasion of Ukraine. It is the approach between NATO and Ukraine that President Putin continues to strongly oppose. As fierce battles continue, he repeatedly criticizes "NATO's military activities pose a danger." What kind of organization is NATO in the first place? Why is Putin so particular about NATO? Why can't Ukraine join NATO? With experts, we will explain in detail various questions related to NATO, with a background.

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High School Baseball Championship Final [Breaking News] Osaka Toin Wins 4th Time in 4 Years

2022-03-31 15:12:00
The final of Senbatsu High School Baseball was held at Koshien Stadium from 0:30 pm, and Osaka Toin High School defeated Omi High School in Shiga 18 to 1 to win the championship for the first time in four years. | 123 | 456 | 789 | Total Osaka Toin | 113 | 014 | 440 | 18 Ohmi | 000 | 010 | 000 | 1

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Once guiding the President of Ukraine What do you think of the former director of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum?

2022-03-31 14:55:00
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues, and Russian President Vladimir Putin is also flickering the possibility of using nuclear weapons. Seventeen years ago, the former director who introduced the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum to the then President of Ukraine expressed strong resentment as "a threat to humankind."

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Japanese companies expanding into Russia Stop local business 43% Accelerate away from Russia JETRO

2022-03-31 14:28:00
According to a survey by JETRO = Japan External Trade Organization, more than 40% of Japanese companies expanding into Russia have stopped their local businesses, and more than 40% are expected to withdraw or shrink in the future. rice field.

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High School Baseball Championship Final [Breaking News] Ohmi x Osaka Toin

2022-03-31 14:16:00
The final of Senbatsu High School Baseball began at 0:30 pm at Koshien Stadium. It is a match between Ohmi High School, which aims to win the championship for the first time in the spring and summer as a Shiga prefecture, and Osaka Toin High School, which aims to win the championship for the first time in four years. We will keep you updated on the progress of the match. | 123 | 456 | 789 | Total Osaka Toin | 113 | 014 | 4 ー | 14 Ohmi | 000 | 010 | 0 ー | 1

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One year after the suspension of publication of the local newspaper in Nemuro, Hokkaido, "Nemuro News" is newly published.

2022-03-31 13:59:00
A new daily newspaper was published on the 31st in response to a call for a revival in Nemuro City, Hokkaido, where a newspaper that conveys news closely related to the community was suspended a year ago.

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Northern Territories "Illegal Occupation in Russia" Specified for the first time in about 20 years Diplomatic Bluebook draft

2022-03-31 13:51:00
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has compiled the draft of this year's diplomatic bluebook. The Northern Territories are "currently illegally occupied by Russia" for the first time in about 20 years, clarifying the strict stance toward Russia, which continues its military invasion of Ukraine.

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KDDI 3G ends today The figure of a person changing the model of "feature phone" at the store

2022-03-31 13:41:00
au's KDDI will end the 3G service mainly used for mobile phones called "feature phones" in 31 days. Other mobile phone companies are planning to end the service within a few years, and the issue is whether users can smoothly switch to smartphones.

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"Dokodemo Namahage" experience service started with AR technology Oga Akita

2022-03-31 13:38:00
A service that allows you to experience the traditional event of Akita Prefecture, "Oga Namahage," on the screen of a smartphone or other device using AR = augmented reality technology has begun.

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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on the 31st)

2022-03-31 13:23:00
It has been more than a month since Russia started its military invasion of Ukraine. Russian and Ukrainian troops continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians are evacuating abroad. We will keep you updated on the movements on the 31st (Japan time) regarding the situation in Ukraine, such as the situation of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries concerned. (There is a time difference of 6 hours between Japan, Ukraine, and Moscow, Russia.)

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Government "Kyiv" to "Kiev" in Ukrainian notation

2022-03-31 13:18:00
Regarding the name notation of the Ukrainian capital "Kyiv", the government has pointed out that it is not appropriate based on the Russian language of the military invading side, so in the future, materials prepared by each ministry and agency will be in Ukrainian. We have decided to change to "Kiev" in line with it.

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High School Baseball Championship Final [Breaking News] Ohmi x Osaka Toin

2022-03-31 13:16:00
The final of Senbatsu High School Baseball began at 0:30 pm at Koshien Stadium. It is a match between Ohmi High School, which aims to win the championship for the first time in the spring and summer as a Shiga prefecture, and Osaka Toin High School, which aims to win the championship for the first time in four years. We will keep you updated on the progress of the match. | 123 | 456 | 789 | Total Osaka Toin | 113 | 0 ー | ー ー | 5 Ohmi | 000 | ー ー | ー ー | 0

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KDDI 3G ends today The figure of a person changing the model of "feature phone" at the store

2022-03-31 12:41:00
au's KDDI will end the 3G service mainly used for mobile phones called "feature phones" in 31 days. Other mobile phone companies are planning to end the service within a few years, and the issue is whether users can smoothly switch to smartphones.

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Telephone talks with President Putin, German and Italian Prime Ministers

2022-03-31 12:34:00
Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with German Prime Minister Scholtz and Italian Prime Minister Dragi on the phone one after another, calling on countries designated by Russia to be unfriendly to pay for the purchase of natural gas in the currency ruble. We discussed the issue.

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High School Baseball Championship Final [Breaking News] Ohmi x Osaka Toin

2022-03-31 12:11:00
The final of Senbatsu High School Baseball will be held at Koshien Stadium from 0:30 pm, and Omi High School, which is aiming for the first victory through spring and summer as a Shiga prefectural team, will face Osaka Toin High School, which is aiming for the fourth victory in four years. We will keep you updated on the progress of the match. | 123 | 456 | 789 | Total Osaka Toin | ―――― | ―――― | ―――― | Ohmi | ―――― | ----- | ―――― |

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US Department of Defense “No evidence of Russian withdrawal” negotiations resume tomorrow

2022-03-31 12:03:00
A Pentagon spokesman said, "Russian troops have withdrawn at this point and calm the situation," said a spokesman for the U.S. Department of Defense, saying that Russian troops that continue to invade Ukraine will significantly reduce military operations around the capital Kyiv. There is no evidence of an attempt to do so, "he said, recognizing that the threat still remains. Under these circumstances, the Ukrainian side has said that the ceasefire negotiations will resume on April 1, and the focus is on negotiations to resolve the situation.

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Maintaining successive administration policies without tightening the conditions for using US nuclear weapons

2022-03-31 11:59:00
A senior Pentagon official said the Biden administration's new nuclear strategy guidelines did not limit the role of nuclear weapons to retaliation against nuclear attacks, but maintained the policies of successive administrations.

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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on the 31st)

2022-03-31 11:59:00
It has been more than a month since Russia started its military invasion of Ukraine. Russian and Ukrainian troops continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians are evacuating abroad. We will keep you updated on the movements on the 31st (Japan time) regarding the situation in Ukraine, such as the situation of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries concerned. (There is a time difference of 6 hours between Japan, Ukraine, and Moscow, Russia.)

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Considering stable procurement measures for important materials that are highly dependent on Russia, such as natural gas

2022-03-31 11:26:00
In response to the tightening situation in Ukraine, the government has decided to take urgent measures to stably procure important materials such as natural gas and rare metals, which are highly dependent on Russia.

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Mayor Mariupol's Independent Inter "Stop Combat and Secure Evacuation Route"

2022-03-31 10:26:00
The mayor of eastern Mariupol, where fierce fighting with Russian troops continues, said in an interview with NHK on the 30th that half of the center is occupied by Russian troops but more than 100,000 people are still left behind. It is necessary to stop the fighting for at least two weeks and secure a safe evacuation route. "

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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on the 31st)

2022-03-31 10:22:00
It has been more than a month since Russia started its military invasion of Ukraine. Russian and Ukrainian troops continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians are evacuating abroad. We will keep you updated on the movements on the 31st (Japan time) regarding the situation in Ukraine, such as the situation of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries concerned. (There is a time difference of 6 hours between Japan, Ukraine, and Moscow, Russia.)

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Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Negotiations with Russia “Can't Trust and Earn Time?”

2022-03-31 10:20:00
Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Stephanicina said in an interview with NHK on the 30th that Russia's attitude toward the ceasefire negotiations with Russia is beginning to change, but "it may be unreliable and may save time." , I didn't break my alertness.

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February industrial production index rose 0.1% from the previous month, rising for the first time in 3 months

2022-03-31 09:07:00
The industrial production index for February, which shows the production activity of companies, was 95.8, which was 100 in 2015, up 0.1% from the previous month and the first increase in three months. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry maintained the keynote judgment that "there is a movement to pick up."

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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on the 31st)

2022-03-31 08:50:00
It has been more than a month since Russia started its military invasion of Ukraine. Russian and Ukrainian troops continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians are evacuating abroad. We will keep you updated on the movements on the 31st (Japan time) regarding the situation in Ukraine, such as the situation of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries concerned. (There is a time difference of 6 hours between Japan, Ukraine, and Moscow, Russia.)

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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on the 31st)

2022-03-31 07:47:00
It has been more than a month since Russia started its military invasion of Ukraine. Russian and Ukrainian troops continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians are evacuating abroad. We will keep you updated on the movements on the 31st (Japan time) regarding the situation in Ukraine, such as the situation of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries concerned. (There is a time difference of 6 hours between Japan, Ukraine, and Moscow, Russia.)

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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on the 31st)

2022-03-31 07:17:00
It has been more than a month since Russia started its military invasion of Ukraine. Russian and Ukrainian troops continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians are evacuating abroad. We will keep you updated on the movements on the 31st (Japan time) regarding the situation in Ukraine, such as the situation of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries concerned. (There is a time difference of 6 hours between Japan, Ukraine, and Moscow, Russia.)

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Resumed operation of both JR Yokosuka Line and Shonan-Shinjuku Line

2022-03-31 07:11:00
The JR Yokosuka Line and Shonan-Shinjuku Line had been suspended for some sections due to the power outage that occurred near JR Yokohama Station, but both resumed operation by 7:00 am.

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US actor Bruce Willis retires diagnosed with aphasia

2022-03-31 07:00:00
Bruce Willis, an actor known for the American action movie "Die Hard", has been retired because he was diagnosed with aphasia.

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M7.0 earthquake in the South Pacific No impact of tsunami on Japan

2022-03-31 06:50:00
According to a contact from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii to the Japan Meteorological Agency, there was an earthquake whose epicenter was off the eastern coast of New Caledonia in the South Pacific at around 5:57 am on the 31st of Japan time. The magnitude is estimated to be 7.0. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, this earthquake may cause a tsunami near the epicenter, but it has no effect on Japan.

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Ended with KDDI 3G communication today Used in feature phones to support the spread of mobile phones

2022-03-31 05:28:00
KDDI, which handles au, will end 3G communication used in mobile phones called feature phones in 31 days. It is a communication standard that has supported the spread of mobile phones, such as being able to send photos and videos as well as voice calls. In the future, high-speed, large-capacity 5G will be developed under smartphones.

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Russian Army Offensive in Eastern Ukraine “Half Occupation of Central Mariupol”

2022-03-31 05:16:00
The Russian army, which continues to invade Ukraine, says it will significantly reduce military operations around the capital Kyiv, while strengthening its offensive in the east. In an interview with NHK, the mayor of Mariupol, a key point in the east, revealed that half of the city center was occupied by Russian troops, and there are concerns that the humanitarian crisis will deepen further.

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Nissan "Cima" will be discontinued this summer Once a luxury car boom tow

2022-03-31 00:04:00
Nissan Motor has decided to end production of the sedan "Cima", which once drove the boom in luxury cars during the bubble era, this summer. As the development of EV = electric vehicle accelerates worldwide, automobile manufacturers are rapidly renewing their vehicle lineup.

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