Main news(2022/04/12)
[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on the 12th)
2022-04-12 22:47:00
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 the 12th (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)
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U.S. Consumer Price Index Accelerates Record Inflation at High Level for the First Time in Approximately 40 Years
2022-04-12 22:38:00
Last month's consumer price index in the United States rose 8.5% compared to the same month last year, the highest level in about 40 years. Record inflation has been spurred by soaring crude oil prices triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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US consumer price index rises 8.5% to the highest level in about 40 years
2022-04-12 21:48:00
The US consumer price index announced earlier last month rose 8.5% from the same month of the previous year, the highest level in about 40 years.
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“Hell exists in Mariupol” Mayor reveals the actual situation of damage
2022-04-12 21:46:00
In an interview with NHK, the mayor of Mariupol, a key point in eastern Ukraine, revealed the serious damage that the Russian army attack killed more than 20,000 civilians.
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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on the 12th)
2022-04-12 21:44:00
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 the 12th (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)
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Speed skating Nao Kodaira announces retirement in October
2022-04-12 21:34:00
Nao Kodaira, who won the gold medal at the Pyeongchang Olympics women's 500 meters in speed skating and participated in the Olympics for four consecutive tournaments, has announced that he will retire from active duty at the All Japan Distance Championship in October.
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What is the aim of sanctions on the family?
2022-04-12 21:07:00
As the Russian army intensifies its offensive to the east, the mayor of Mariupol, a key point in the east, told NHK that the city's casualties are expected to exceed 20,000, revealing the serious damage. Why is Putin obsessed with the east? In addition, as national sanctions on Russia have increased, sanctions have been imposed on the families of President Putin and his executives. What is the aim of this "sanctions on the family"? Kazuhiro Ishikawa, commentator, will explain in detail.
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Speed skating Nao Kodaira announces retirement in October
2022-04-12 20:43:00
Nao Kodaira, who won the gold medal at the Pyeongchang Olympics women's 500 meters in speed skating and participated in the Olympics for four consecutive tournaments, has announced that he will retire from active duty at the All Japan Distance Championship in October.
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A 6-year-old girl who has been missing since the day before died in the river.
2022-04-12 20:21:00
After noon on the 12th, a 6-year-old girl who had been missing since last night was found dead in a river in Yukuhashi City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Police are investigating the situation in detail, assuming that they may have accidentally fallen into the river.
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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on the 12th)
2022-04-12 20:10:00
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 the 12th (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)
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Promotion of childcare leave for men “Reform awareness of managers in their 50s” at a major company
2022-04-12 19:31:00
While the Child Care and Nursing Care Leave Law has been amended and it is obligatory for both men and women to confirm their intention to take childcare leave from this month, major apparel makers in Tokyo are preparing an environment that makes it easy to take childcare leave, such as by conducting training for managers. We are.
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President Putin "Russia cannot be isolated without doubt that the military has achieved its goal"
2022-04-12 19:29:00
Regarding Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, President Putin said in the midst of alleged struggles, "there is no doubt that the military will reach its goals."
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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on the 12th)
2022-04-12 19:17:00
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 the 12th (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)
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“Chemical weapons use” Pro-Russian armed groups are denied
2022-04-12 19:12:00
Ukrainian troops have alleged that Russian troops used chemical weapons in the eastern strategic point of Mariupol, but pro-Russian militants denied on the 12th. However, Western defense officials have pointed out that Russian troops are strengthening their forces in the east, and there is increasing caution among countries that the possibility of using chemical weapons cannot be ruled out.
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Analysis of the biggest battlefield with Ukrainian satellite images Is it a deliberate indiscriminate attack?
2022-04-12 18:58:00
NHK obtained satellite images of the center of Mariupol, Ukraine's largest battlefield, about 5 km square, and independently analyzed the damage to the building with the cooperation of AI analysis specialists. As a result, it was found that the damage has spread to the entire area including residential areas, in addition to the theaters and hospitals that have been clarified so far. Experts point out that "it is surprising that such a wide range of attacks is targeted, and it is highly possible that indiscriminate attacks prohibited by international law were intentionally carried out."
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Former Vice President of SMBC Nikko Securities and the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission file criminal charges
2022-04-12 18:52:00
In the market manipulation case by SMBC Nikko Securities executives, the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission said that it was conducting fraudulent stock trading in order to maintain the stock price of a specific stock, and as a corporation with four former vice presidents SMBC Nikko Securities has filed a criminal complaint with the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office on suspicion of market manipulation in violation of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.
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Government Russia additional sanctions to ban imports of 38 items including alcoholic beverages
2022-04-12 18:19:00
Over the situation in Ukraine, the government has decided to ban the import of 38 items from Russia, including alcoholic beverages and timber, from April 19 as additional sanctions against Russia. This is the first time that the import of goods from Russia has been banned.
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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on the 12th)
2022-04-12 18:14:00
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 the 12th (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)
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Speed skating Nao Kodaira announces retirement in October
2022-04-12 17:46:00
Nao Kodaira, who won the gold medal at the Pyeongchang Olympics women's 500 meters in speed skating and participated in the Olympics for four consecutive tournaments, has announced that he will retire from active duty at the All Japan Distance Championship in October.
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Increased pass-through of raw material costs to the highest corporate price index in 39 years and 3 months
2022-04-12 17:32:00
The Bank of Japan's preliminary figures for March, which indicate the prices of goods traded between companies, were the highest in 39 years and 3 months. As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, there is a growing movement among companies to pass on rising raw material costs to prices.
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A 6-year-old girl who died in the river from the night before, or Fukuoka Yukuhashi
2022-04-12 17:28:00
After noon on the 12th, a girl was found in a river in Yukuhashi City, Fukuoka Prefecture, and her death was confirmed. A 6-year-old girl has been missing in the city since the night of the 11th, and police are proceeding with confirmation that it is possible that this girl died.
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Toyota mass-produced EV will be on sale on the 12th of next month For the time being, only monthly fixed payments will be made
2022-04-12 17:24:00
Toyota Motor Corporation announced on the 12th that it will start selling the first mass-produced EV = electric vehicle in Japan from the 12th of next month. The aim is to reduce the burden and lead to the acquisition of a wide range of users by handling only "subscriptions" that are used for monthly flat-rate payments, not sales at stores.
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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on the 12th)
2022-04-12 16:31:00
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 the 12th (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)
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Speed skating Nao Kodaira announces retirement in October
2022-04-12 16:24:00
Nao Kodaira, who won the gold medal at the Pyeongchang Olympics women's 500 meters in speed skating and participated in the Olympics for four consecutive tournaments, has announced that he will retire from active duty at the All Japan Distance Championship in October.
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Speed skating Nao Kodaira To retire from active duty in October
2022-04-12 15:56:00
Nao Kodaira, who won the gold medal at the speed skating Pyeongchang Olympics women's 500 meters and participated in the Olympics for four consecutive tournaments, held a meeting in Nagano City on the 12th, and this October will be held in Nagano, the hometown of Japan. He revealed his intention to retire from active duty with the distance-based championship.
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Government Russia additional sanctions to ban imports of 38 items including alcoholic beverages
2022-04-12 15:53:00
Over the situation in Ukraine, the government has decided to ban the import of 38 items from Russia, including alcoholic beverages and timber, from April 19 as additional sanctions against Russia. This is the first time that the import of goods from Russia has been banned.
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Ukrainian Russian troops wary of eastern attacks Increased concern about chemical weapons
2022-04-12 15:51:00
Ukraine's Pentagon, which continues to invade Russia, is on the alert, saying there is information that Russian troops will soon launch a major attack on eastern Ukraine. In addition, the Ukrainian army, which defends eastern Mariupol, posted on SNS that "the Russian army used toxic substances", and there is growing concern that the Russian army will use chemical weapons.
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Amendment to abolish teacher license renewal system every 10 years Passed House of Representatives
2022-04-12 15:47:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party will abolish the "teacher license renewal system" that requires renewal of the teacher's license every 10 years and establish a new training system from April next year at the House of Representatives plenary session on the 12th. It was passed by a large number of people in favor of the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party, and was sent to the House of Councilors.
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Stock price decline, US monetary tightening acceleration caution, etc.
2022-04-12 15:39:00
In the Tokyo stock market on the 12th, stock prices fell due to concerns about accelerating monetary tightening in the United States.
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The Emperor and his wife stayed at Hayama Imperial Villa before moving to a new residence
2022-04-12 14:46:00
The Emperor and his wife will leave their temporary residence in Minato-ku, Tokyo to move to a new residence in the Akasaka Imperial Property, and will temporarily stay at the Hayama Imperial Villa in Kanagawa Prefecture from the 12th.
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Kintetsu sightseeing limited express train "Ayoyoshi" released before the start of operation on the 29th
2022-04-12 14:36:00
A test drive event was held for the press before Kintetsu's new limited express train "Ayoyoshi", which connects Osaka, Nara, and Kyoto, began operating on the 29th of this month.
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Data center announced 78 candidate sites for regional decentralization in preparation for large-scale disaster
2022-04-12 14:10:00
A data center that is the cornerstone of the digital society. In preparation for a large-scale disaster, the government is aiming to decentralize data centers concentrated in the Kanto and Kansai regions, and has announced 78 candidate sites nationwide.
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Meeting with former US Ambassador to Japan Kishida Agreement on further strengthening cooperation between Japan and the United States
2022-04-12 14:01:00
Prime Minister Kishida said that it is important to meet with Senator Hagerty, who was the ambassador to Japan under the former Trump administration in the United States, and to further strengthen cooperation between Japan and the United States in response to the situation in Ukraine, China and North Korea. There was a match in recognition.
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Honda launches 30 EVs by 2030 to produce more than 2 million vehicles annually
2022-04-12 13:50:00
Honda, an automobile manufacturer, has announced a new plan to introduce 30 EV = electric vehicles worldwide by 2030 and produce more than 2 million vehicles annually. The aim is to accelerate electrification by showing a concrete development plan on a scale that makes about half of the annual production volume EV.
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Off the coast of Okinawa Senkaku Four ships of the China Coast Guard temporarily invaded the territorial waters of Japan
2022-04-12 13:31:00
On the morning of the 12th, four ships of the China Coast Guard invaded Japan's territorial waters for more than an hour and a half off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture. The Japan Coast Guard continues to warn and monitor against re-entering the territorial waters.
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The Emperor and Mrs. Leaving the temporary residence to move to a new residence
2022-04-12 12:53:00
The Emperor and his wife will leave their temporary residence in Minato-ku, Tokyo to move to a new residence in the Akasaka Imperial Property, and will temporarily stay at the Hayama Imperial Villa in Kanagawa Prefecture from the 12th.
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Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito "JR West Japan has a dialogue with the region" by announcing a deficit on local routes
2022-04-12 12:43:00
Regarding the announcement by JR West that the balance of local routes, which are particularly rarely used, is in the red, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito further disclosed dialogue and information to JR so that discussions on public transportation can proceed smoothly in each region. I asked you to proceed.
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Honda launches 30 EVs by 2030 to produce more than 2 million vehicles annually
2022-04-12 12:40:00
Honda, an automobile manufacturer, has announced a new plan to introduce 30 EV = electric vehicles worldwide by 2030 and produce more than 2 million vehicles annually. The aim is to accelerate electrification by showing a concrete development plan on a scale that makes about half of the annual production volume EV.
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Invested 125 billion yen in Sony US game company to strengthen the Metaverse field
2022-04-12 12:31:00
Sony Group announced that it will invest approximately 125 billion yen in Japanese yen in an American game company that provides popular online games. We have strengths in technologies that are expected to be used in virtual spaces and metaverses on the Internet, and we aim to strengthen this field by investing.
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Suspected smuggling of over 40,000 counterfeit stamps Arrested former president of a luggage shipping agency
2022-04-12 12:13:00
A former representative of a company that ships luggage was arrested for trying to smuggle more than 40,000 forged stamps from China.
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Four vessels of the China Coast Guard off the coast of the Senkaku Islands invade Japanese territorial waters
2022-04-12 12:04:00
On the morning of the 12th, four ships of the China Coast Guard invaded Japan's territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, and the Japan Coast Guard continues to warn them to leave the territorial waters immediately.
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Increased pass-through of raw material costs to the highest corporate price index in 39 years and 3 months
2022-04-12 12:01:00
The Bank of Japan's preliminary figures for March, which indicate the prices of goods traded between companies, were the highest in 39 years and 3 months. As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, there is a growing movement among companies to pass on rising raw material costs to prices.
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Ukrainian Russian troops wary of eastern attacks Increased concern about chemical weapons
2022-04-12 11:58:00
Ukraine's Pentagon, which continues to invade Russia, is on the alert, saying there is information that Russian troops will soon launch a major attack on eastern Ukraine. In addition, the Ukrainian army, which defends eastern Mariupol, posted on SNS that "the Russian army used toxic substances", and there is growing concern that the Russian army will use chemical weapons.
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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on the 12th)
2022-04-12 11:52:00
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 the 12th (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)
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About 400 daughters of President Putin added to the target of government asset freeze
2022-04-12 11:34:00
Regarding the situation in Ukraine, the government will add about 400 daughters of President Putin, Russia's largest financial institution "Zubelbank", and new ones for Russia as additional sanctions against Russia. We decided to ban investment.
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Salmon fishing day-Russia negotiations "Ensuring conditions acceptable to fishermen" Agriculture Minister
2022-04-12 11:13:00
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Kaneko said that the fishing negotiations between Japan and Russia over salmon trout fishing in the Pacific Ocean off Hokkaido, which had been delayed due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, began on the 11th. We will negotiate so that we can do it. "
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Honda launches 30 EVs by 2030 to produce more than 2 million vehicles annually
2022-04-12 11:11:00
Honda, an automobile manufacturer, has announced a new plan to introduce 30 EV = electric vehicles worldwide by 2030 and produce more than 2 million vehicles annually. The aim is to accelerate electrification by showing a concrete development plan on a scale that makes about half of the annual production volume EV.
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Ukrainian Army “Russian Army Uses Toxic Substances” US “Watching the Situation”
2022-04-12 10:53:00
As the Russian army intensifies its offensive against eastern Ukraine, the Ukrainian Azov Battalion, which continues to fight in eastern Mariupol, posted on SNS on the 11th, "The Russian army used toxic substances." A Pentagon spokesman said, "We can't confirm at this point, so we'll be watching the situation."
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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on the 12th)
2022-04-12 10:23:00
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 the 12th (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)
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Ukrainian Army “Russian Army Uses Toxic Substances Multiple People Have Dyspnea”
2022-04-12 10:10:00
As the Russian army intensifies its offensive against eastern Ukraine, the Ukrainian Azov Battalion, which continues to fight in eastern Mariupol, posted on SNS on the 11th, "The Russian army used toxic substances." A Pentagon spokesman said, "We can't confirm at this point, so we'll be watching the situation."
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Honda launches 30 EVs by 2030 to produce more than 2 million vehicles annually
2022-04-12 10:08:00
Honda, an automobile manufacturer, has announced a new plan to introduce 30 EV = electric vehicles worldwide by 2030 and produce more than 2 million vehicles annually. Honda's production last year was 4.13 million units, about half of which will be EV. It also announced that it will invest 5 trillion yen in research and development of EVs and related software over the next 10 years. Honda has set a goal of making all new cars sold in 2040 EVs and FCVs = fuel cell vehicles, but the aim is to accelerate electrification by showing concrete plans.
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Corporate price index in March reached the highest level in 39 years and 3 months
2022-04-12 09:23:00
The preliminary figures for March of the corporate goods price index, which shows the prices of goods traded between companies, reached 112.0 at the level of 100 on average in 2015, the highest in 39 years and 3 months since December 1982. It became. The index has exceeded the same month of the previous year for 13 consecutive months, and the rate of increase is mainly due to the fact that the prices of resources such as crude oil and raw material prices continue to rise against the backdrop of the tightening situation in Ukraine. Is 9.5%, which is the highest level since January 1981, which is comparable, following the record high in February.
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UN Security Council criticized Russia one after another "many citizens are sacrificed"
2022-04-12 09:00:00
A series of statements blaming Russia for the victims of many citizens, including children, such as the attack on a railway station in eastern Ukraine at a meeting held at the UN Security Council over the situation in Ukraine. rice field.
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[Video] Full bloom "Ichimoku Senbon Sakura" from the sky Miyagi Shiroishi River
2022-04-12 08:48:00
The famous cherry blossom spot "Ichimoku Senbon Sakura", which straddles Ogawara Town and Shibata Town in Miyagi Prefecture, is in full bloom, and from the sky you can see the scenery unique to this season when the rows of cherry blossom trees border the banks of the Shiroishi River in pink.
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President Biden considering visiting Japan next month Toward his first visit to Asia after taking office
2022-04-12 07:33:00
US President Joe Biden said in an online summit meeting with Indian Prime Minister Modi that he is considering a visit to Japan later next month. If realized, it will be President Biden's first visit to Asia after his inauguration.
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NY Dow Jones Industrial Average Drops Over $ 400 Beware of Accelerating Monetary Tightening
2022-04-12 07:02:00
The New York stock market on the 11th of the week was wary of accelerating monetary tightening in the United States, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by more than $ 400.
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Talks with Austrian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin "No optimism"
2022-04-12 05:55:00
Austrian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin visited Russia for the first time as the leader of the EU-European Union after the military invasion of Ukraine and met with President Putin, but called for a ceasefire, saying that "there is nothing optimistic to report". He acknowledged that there was no progress on such matters.
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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on the 12th)
2022-04-12 05:51:00
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 the 12th (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)
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“Is there more than 20,000 casualties in the city?” Mayor Mariupol, eastern Ukraine
2022-04-12 05:33:00
As the Russian army intensifies its offensive against eastern Ukraine, the mayor of Mariupol, a key point in the east, told NHK that the city's casualties are expected to exceed 20,000, revealing the serious damage. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has been wary of information that Russian troops will soon launch a major attack in the east.
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"Chronic pain" Relieving function Confirmed by immune cells of mice Kyushu University
2022-04-12 05:15:00
A group such as Kyushu University has found that some of the immune cells of mice have a function to relieve this pain, which is a pain that lasts for a long time after a nerve is injured due to a disease such as herpes zoster or an injury. I announced that.
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Successive price increases "impact" on households 70% NHK poll
2022-04-12 05:09:00
When asked in an NHK opinion poll about the impact of successive price increases on food and utilities on households, 70% of the respondents answered that they were "influencing".
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