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Ukrainian university faculty members “cooperate in accepting local students”

2022-04-01 23:12:00
An online meeting was held with Ukrainian university faculty members, and the faculty members wept and accepted, saying that the military invasion of Russia put local students in a difficult situation where they had to give up studying. I appealed for cooperation.

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Soccer World Cup [Breaking News] Combination Lottery 1:00 am-

2022-04-01 22:35:00
A combination lottery for the World Cup Qatar soccer tournament will be held in Qatar from 1:00 am on the 2nd of Japan time, and the opponents of Japan's first league will be decided. We will update the progress of the lottery from time to time.

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Foreign Minister Hayashi Departs for Poland Support by Accepting Ukrainian Refugees

2022-04-01 22:14:00
To promote the acceptance of refugees from Ukraine, Foreign Minister Hayashi set out for Poland as a special envoy of Prime Minister Kishida. Minister Hayashi intends to provide the necessary support as a united government to show further solidarity with Ukraine.

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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on April 1)

2022-04-01 21:39:00
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues. 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 April 1 (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.) * NHK has used some place names derived from Russian, such as the capital Kyiv, but in principle, the name has been changed to match the Russian language. I did. "Kyiv" is "Kiev", the second city "Kharkov" is "Kharkiv" and so on. On the other hand, names such as "Mariupol" derived from Ukrainian do not change.

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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on April 1)

2022-04-01 21:18:00
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues. 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 April 1 (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.) * NHK has used some place names derived from Russian, such as the capital Kyiv, but in principle, the name has been changed to match the Russian language. I did. "Kyiv" is "Kiev", the second city "Kharkov" is "Kharkiv" and so on. On the other hand, names such as "Mariupol" derived from Ukrainian do not change.

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Russia “Humanitarian corridor set up in Mariupol” Focus on evacuation

2022-04-01 21:03:00
On April 1, the Russian side is planning to set up an evacuation route for residents over Mariupol in eastern Ukraine, where the Russian army is aiming for complete control, and the focus is on whether evacuation will proceed. On the other hand, the ceasefire negotiations between the two sides began online, but it is said that Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the ceasefire was "not ripe", and there is no prospect of concrete progress in the negotiations.

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"Sumikko Gurashi" Calls on the Child Safety Ambassador for Security Measures Kanagawa

2022-04-01 20:50:00
As the admission season begins, the character "Sumikko Gurashi", which is popular with children, has been appointed by the Kanagawa Prefectural Police Headquarters as a "Child Safety Ambassador" and is calling for crime prevention measures for children.

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There is a risk of metal fragments being mixed in Seven-Eleven Mame Daifuku.

2022-04-01 20:18:00
Seven-Eleven Japan, a major convenience store, announced that it will voluntarily collect more than 27,000 pieces, saying that there is a possibility that metal pieces may have been mixed in the bean daifuku sold in the Kanto region.

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Kherson resistance

2022-04-01 20:07:00
How will the lives of the inhabitants change when they are occupied by the Russian army? In fact, the Russian army has occupied only one of the major cities in Ukraine, Kherson in the south. We will read the present of 300,000 cities, where protest demonstrations are reported, with the testimony of the residents.

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High school teacher rapper "TikTok" calls for consumer trouble prevention

2022-04-01 20:03:00
In response to the reduction of the adult age to 18, Hyogo Prefecture has produced a video in which active high school teachers put on a light wrap and call for caution and measures so that young people do not get into consumer trouble. And open to the public.

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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on April 1)

2022-04-01 19:23:00
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues. 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 April 1 (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.) * NHK has used some place names derived from Russian, such as the capital Kyiv, but in principle, the name has been changed to match the Russian language. I did. "Kyiv" is "Kiev", the second city "Kharkov" is "Kharkiv" and so on. On the other hand, names such as "Mariupol" derived from Ukrainian do not change.

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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on April 1)

2022-04-01 19:09:00
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues. 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 April 1 (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.) * NHK has used some place names derived from Russian, such as the capital Kyiv, but in principle, the name has been changed to match the Russian language. I did. "Kyiv" is "Kiev", the second city "Kharkov" is "Kharkiv" and so on. On the other hand, names such as "Mariupol" derived from Ukrainian do not change.

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New year start What will change?

2022-04-01 19:07:00
New year from today. 18-year-olds and 19-year-olds have joined the ranks of "adults", and companies are required to reduce the number of disposable plastic products. How will our lives change? I summarized it with the movements of each place on the day.

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Russia “Humanitarian corridor set up in Mariupol” Focus on evacuation

2022-04-01 18:12:00
Regarding Mariupol in eastern Ukraine, where the Russian army is aiming for complete control, the Russian side announced that it will establish an evacuation route for residents from the evening of April 1, Japan time, and the focus is on whether evacuation will be realized. On the other hand, Russia's President Vladimir Putin is said to have said that the time is not ripe for the ceasefire, and there is no prospect of concrete progress in the negotiations.

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Foreign Minister Hayashi will soon leave for Poland to accept Ukrainian refugees

2022-04-01 18:01:00
To facilitate the acceptance of refugees from Ukraine, Foreign Minister Hayashi will soon leave for Poland as a special envoy of Prime Minister Kishida. Minister Hayashi expressed his intention to provide the necessary support as a united government to show further solidarity with Ukraine.

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Tonight Ministerial Meeting to discuss additional release of oil reserves from IEA member countries

2022-04-01 17:52:00
As concerns about a shortage of crude oil supply continue due to Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, Japan, Western countries, etc., which are members of the IEA = International Energy Agency, held an online ministerial meeting on the night of the 1st to discuss the release of additional oil reserves. I will discuss.

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Announcement of re-implementation of US oil stockpiling release 1 million barrels a day for half a year

2022-04-01 17:40:00
The Biden administration in the United States has announced that it will release additional oil reserves on the largest scale ever to curb gasoline prices, which have reached record highs in the wake of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine. We would like to cooperate with Japan and other countries, so we will discuss with each country at the IEA = International Energy Agency meeting to be held on April 1.

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Bank of Japan Tankan Soaring raw material prices put a burden on the economy [On-site lipo]

2022-04-01 17:31:00
According to the Tankan = Corporate Short-term Economic Observation Survey released by the Bank of Japan, the index showing the economic judgment of large companies deteriorated for the first time in seven quarters in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries. It has become clear that the further rise in raw material prices triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine has become a burden on the economy. From the Tankan data, we can see that many companies are being squeezed in profits because they cannot pass on the large increase in costs due to soaring raw material prices to the selling price.

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Evacuation life in Osaka Ukrainian parents and children “Japan is safe and uneasy”

2022-04-01 16:56:00
Ukrainian parents and children who escaped from the military invasion by Russia and started evacuation life by relying on their families living in Osaka responded to the interview, saying that although they can live safely in Japan, the future is uncertain and their anxiety is endless.

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Bank of Japan Tankan Soaring raw material prices put a burden on the economy [On-site lipo]

2022-04-01 16:19:00
According to the Tankan = Corporate Short-term Economic Observation Survey released by the Bank of Japan, the index showing the economic judgment of large companies deteriorated for the first time in seven quarters in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries. It has become clear that the further rise in raw material prices triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine has become a burden on the economy. From the Tankan data, we can see that many companies are being squeezed in profits because they cannot pass on the large increase in costs due to soaring raw material prices to the selling price.

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Yasunari Kawabata's "Snow Country" A creative memo that was left as a concept for a different development

2022-04-01 15:56:00
An interview with the Museum of Modern Japanese Literature revealed that there was a memorandum of creation that seems to have considered the ending of "Snow Country," which is considered to be the masterpiece of Nobel Prize in Literature writer Yasunari Kawabata. There is also a description that shows a different development from the published work, and it is attracting attention as a first-class material showing the process of the birth of a masterpiece.

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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on April 1)

2022-04-01 15:43:00
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues. 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 April 1 (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.) * NHK has used some place names derived from Russian, such as the capital Kyiv, but in principle, the name has been changed to match the Russian language. I did. "Kyiv" is "Kiev", the second city "Kharkov" is "Kharkiv" and so on. On the other hand, names such as "Mariupol" derived from Ukrainian do not change.

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Bank of Japan Tankan Economic Judgment of Large Companies Deterioration for the first time in 7 quarters in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries

2022-04-01 15:37:00
According to the Tankan = Corporate Short-term Economic Observation Survey released by the Bank of Japan, the index showing the economic judgment of large companies deteriorated for the first time in seven quarters in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries. It has become clear that the further rise in raw material prices triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine has become a burden on the economy.

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Japanese doctors Medical support in Ukraine First dispatched by Doctors Without Borders

2022-04-01 15:11:00
As Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues, the international NGO "Doctors Without Borders" will dispatch life-saving emergency doctors from Japan to local hospitals to provide guidance on what to do if a large number of injured people are transported. We provide medical support such as.

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Evacuation life in Osaka Ukrainian parents and children “Japan is safe and uneasy”

2022-04-01 14:56:00
Ukrainian parents and children who escaped from the military invasion by Russia and started evacuation life by relying on their families living in Osaka responded to the interview, saying that although they can live safely in Japan, the future is uncertain and their anxiety is endless. ..

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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on April 1)

2022-04-01 14:36:00
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues. 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 April 1 (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.) * NHK has used some place names derived from Russian, such as the capital Kyiv, but in principle, the name has been changed to match the Russian language. I did. "Kyiv" is "Kiev", the second city "Kharkov" is "Kharkiv" and so on. On the other hand, names such as "Mariupol" derived from Ukrainian do not change.

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"Depopulating area" for the first time, more than half of the whole country, in 885 municipalities

2022-04-01 13:40:00
On the 1st, 65 cities, towns and villages were added to the "depopulated area" where the population is declining, and it became 885 cities, towns and villages, exceeding half of the whole country for the first time. Based on the "Depopulating Law," the national government designates cities, towns and villages with a large population decline and weak financial strength as "depopulating areas" and provides financial support.

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Damage caused by fraudulent use of cards Last year was over 33 billion yen, the worst ever

2022-04-01 13:28:00
The Japan Credit Association has compiled the results of a survey that the amount of damage caused by fraudulent use of credit cards over the last year amounted to more than 33 billion yen, which was the worst ever.

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Adult age reduction Telephone consultation desk for contract troubles and damage Consumer Affairs Agency

2022-04-01 13:14:00
The revised Civil Code, which lowers the adult age, has been enforced, and from April 1st, 18 years old is an "adult". While it will be possible to make contracts without the consent of parents, the Consumer Affairs Agency has set up a free telephone consultation service and is calling for consultations from new adults, etc., because there are concerns about the spread of consumer damage. increase.

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Drinking is prohibited even if the adult age is lowered. Industry groups call for

2022-04-01 13:10:00
From April 1st, the adult age has been reduced to 18 years old, but drinking is still banned under 20 years old. Industry groups created by beer makers have also started campaigns and are strengthening their calls.

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Russia “Establishing an evacuation route in eastern Mariupol” is also concerned about evacuation of residents

2022-04-01 12:13:00
Russia, which continues to invade Ukraine, has announced that it will step up its eastern offensive to shift the focus of its military operations, while establishing an evacuation route for residents of eastern Mariupol with the participation of relevant agencies such as the United Nations. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticized Russian troops for blocking the evacuation of residents, and it will be watched whether evacuation will be realized.

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North Korea's additional sanctions Intercontinental ballistic missile-class launch asset freeze expansion

2022-04-01 11:39:00
The government has added sanctions after North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile-class missile late last month. A total of nine people, including North Korea and Russia, who are said to have been involved in nuclear and missile development, will be added to the targets of asset freezing.

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Response to refugees from Ukraine Decide on specific support measures Government

2022-04-01 11:31:00
Regarding the response to refugees from Ukraine, the government has decided on specific support measures such as providing a place to stay for the time being by a public interest foundation working on refugee support activities and handing it over to local governments and companies.

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Announcement of re-implementation of US oil stockpiling release 1 million barrels a day for half a year

2022-04-01 10:38:00
The Biden administration in the United States has announced that it will release additional oil reserves on the largest scale ever to curb gasoline prices, which have reached record highs in the wake of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine. We would like to cooperate with Japan and other countries, so we will discuss with each country at the IEA = International Energy Agency meeting to be held on April 1.

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Bank of Japan Tankan Economic Judgment of Large Companies Deterioration for the first time in 7 quarters in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries

2022-04-01 10:31:00
According to the Tankan = Corporate Short-term Economic Observation Survey released by the Bank of Japan, the index showing the economic judgment of large companies deteriorated for the first time in seven quarters in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries. It has become clear that the further rise in raw material prices triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine has become a burden on the economy.

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Bank of Japan Tankan Economic Judgment of Large Companies Deterioration for the first time in 7 quarters in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries

2022-04-01 09:47:00
According to the Tankan = Corporate Short-term Economic Observation Survey released by the Bank of Japan, the index showing the economic judgment of large companies deteriorated for the first time in seven quarters in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries. It has become clear that the further rise in raw material prices triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine has become a burden on the economy.

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"Cyber ​​Special Investigation Team" launched by the National Police Agency This is the first direct investigation by the National Police Agency.

2022-04-01 07:54:00
A "Cyber ​​Special Investigation Team" will be set up at the National Police Agency on April 1 to investigate serious cyber attacks aimed at government agencies and companies. This is the first time that the National Police Agency, which is a national agency, is directly involved in the investigation, and in the future, we will strengthen international cooperation to crack down on it.

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"Prefectural Discount" Expands the target area from today The travel industry has high expectations

2022-04-01 07:22:00
The area covered by the "Prefectural Citizens' Discount," a measure to stimulate tourism demand that allows you to receive discounts on travel prices, will be expanded from the 1st. Due to the spring tourism season, the travel industry is looking forward to it.

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Today's adult age is reduced to 18 years old to prevent troubles such as loan contracts

2022-04-01 07:18:00
From April 1st, the adult age has been reduced to 18 years old, and it has become possible to sign a loan contract from 18 years old without the consent of parents. The government is calling attention not to be a target of consumer damage, and is working on education and enlightenment. In addition, the Financial Services Agency is strengthening cooperation with local governments nationwide that supervise lenders to prevent newly grown young people under the age of 20 from carrying heavy debts or getting into trouble.

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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on April 1)

2022-04-01 06:55:00
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues. 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 April 1 (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 and Ukraine, and Moscow in Russia.) * NHK has used some place names derived from Russian, such as the capital of Ukraine, Kyiv, but in principle, it is in line with the Russian language. The name has been changed.

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The murder case 27 years ago was considered dead at the age of 100 and the investigation ended Yamaguchi

2022-04-01 06:52:00
Twenty-seven years ago, in a case where a part of a man's body was found in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, the 74-year-old father who was wanted nationwide on suspicion of murder was 100 years old last year if he was alive. It turned out that he was considered dead and sent documents and ended the investigation due to the death of the suspect.

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Ukrainian Russian troops intensify offensive to seize Mariupol

2022-04-01 05:07:00
The Russian army, which continues to invade Ukraine, says it will shift the focus of its military operations to eastern Ukraine, and is stepping up its offensive to seize the key point Mariupol. In addition, it seems that military pressure is being maintained around the capital Kieu, which has said that the operation will be significantly reduced, and tensions are still continuing.

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A 87-year-old man and a 2-year-old girl with a great-grandson drowned and died in a waterway Saga

2022-04-01 04:19:00
On the night of March 31, an 87-year-old man and a 2-year-old girl with great-grandson were found drowning in a waterway in Saga City, and their death was confirmed.

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Announcement of re-implementation of US oil stockpiling release 1 million barrels a day for half a year

2022-04-01 04:18:00
The Biden administration in the United States has announced that it will release additional oil reserves on the largest scale ever to curb gasoline prices, which have reached record highs in the wake of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine. We would like to cooperate with Japan and other countries, so we will discuss with each country at the IEA = International Energy Agency meeting to be held on April 1.

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