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Liberal Democratic Party member Sonoura to submit a request for resignation Receiving the direction of summary prosecution

2022-12-20 23:00:00
Kentaro Sonoura, a member of the House of Representatives of the Liberal Democratic Party, resigned from the House of Representatives on the 21st after the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's special investigation department was preparing to indict Sonoura on charges of violating the Political Funds Control Law. I told the Liberal Democratic Party officials about the idea of ​​submitting a petition.

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Information on power outages and transportation due to heavy snow [updated as needed]

2022-12-20 22:43:00
Heavy snow has affected various places such as transportation and power outages.

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Information on power outages and transportation due to heavy snow [updated as needed]

2022-12-20 21:49:00
Heavy snow has affected various places such as transportation and power outages.

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Heavy snow Niigata national highway traffic congestion and stuck Kashiwazaki almost resolved [as of 20:00]

2022-12-20 21:00:00
Due to the heavy snowfall, intermittent traffic jams and stranded people continue on national highways that pass through Nagaoka City and other places in Niigata Prefecture. According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, most of the stranded roads in Kashiwazaki City were cleared by 4:00 p.m. as a result of snow removal by the Ground Self-Defense Force. On the other hand, in Nagaoka City, etc., the work of the Ground Self-Defense Force, which began on the afternoon of the 20th, is in full swing.

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Information on power outages and transportation due to heavy snow [updated as needed]

2022-12-20 20:54:00
Heavy snow has affected various places such as transportation and power outages.

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Died in a car buried in snow Buried muffler carbon monoxide poisoning Kashiwazaki

2022-12-20 20:53:00
On the evening of the 20th, a 27-year-old woman was found unconscious in a car buried in snow in Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture, and was confirmed dead. The scene is an area where power outages continue, and police are investigating the suspicion that the muffler of the car was buried in snow and caused carbon monoxide poisoning.

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President Putin acknowledges tough war situation in 4 states, calls for tightening security authorities

2022-12-20 20:49:00
The Russian military has repeatedly attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with Iranian drones. Under these circumstances, President Putin acknowledged that the four states of Ukraine that had unilaterally annexed were in a difficult situation, and asked security officials to tighten them further.

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Detailed explanation

2022-12-20 19:46:00
The Bank of Japan has decided to revise its current large-scale monetary easing measures, raising the upper limit of long-term interest rates, which has been kept at around 0.25%, to around 0.5%. As the Bank of Japan permitted interest rate hikes, the market perceived that this was effectively a tightening of monetary policy, prompting the appreciation of the yen against the dollar. Why did the Bank of Japan move now, even though the central banks in Europe and the United States are raising interest rates?

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Easy to get on a metropolitan bus even with a two-seater stroller

2022-12-20 19:22:00
The Bureau of Transportation of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government exchanged opinions with the parties concerned about how the bus should be easy for two-seater stroller users to board.

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Liberal Democrat Sonoura Intention to agree to summary prosecution for violation of the Political Funds Control Law

2022-12-20 19:13:00
The special investigation department of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Sonoura has been accused of failing to include the income of about 40 million yen for several political fund parties in the income and expenditure report of a political group represented by Kentaro Sonoura, a member of the House of Representatives of the Liberal Democratic Party. Interviews with people involved have revealed that Mr. Sonoura will soon agree to proceed with this procedure, coordinating with a summary indictment of Mr. Sonoura for violating the Political Funds Control Law.

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Information on power outages and transportation due to heavy snow [updated as needed]

2022-12-20 19:02:00
Heavy snow has affected various places such as transportation and power outages.

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Bank of Japan decides to partially revise monetary easing measures Rapid rise in yen exchange rate Stock price decline

2022-12-20 19:00:00
The Bank of Japan has decided to revise its current large-scale monetary easing measures, raising the upper limit of long-term interest rates, which has been kept at around 0.25%, to around 0.5%. As the Bank of Japan permitted interest rate rises, the appreciation of the yen and the depreciation of the dollar accelerated in the foreign exchange market, as it was perceived as a de facto monetary tightening.

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Heavy snow Niigata national highway traffic congestion and stuck Kashiwazaki almost resolved [as of 18:00]

2022-12-20 18:46:00
Due to the heavy snowfall, intermittent traffic jams and stranded people continue on national highways that pass through Nagaoka City and other places in Niigata Prefecture. According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, most of the stranded roads in Kashiwazaki City were cleared by 4:00 p.m. as a result of snow removal by the Ground Self-Defense Force. Nagaoka City will continue to deliver relief supplies to drivers who are stuck on national highways in Nagaoka City.

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Investigation in fraud case masquerading as "NTT due to virus infection of your mobile phone"

2022-12-20 18:35:00
A woman in her 40s in Tokyo was deceived out of about 29 million yen in cash as compensation, believing lies such as "There are people who are suffering because your cell phone was infected with a virus." there was some damage. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating it as a special fraud case.

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Heavy snow is expected again after the day after tomorrow, watch out for avalanches due to temperature rise

2022-12-20 18:33:00
The peak of heavy snowfall has passed on the Sea of ​​Japan side of eastern Japan and northern Japan, but in Niigata Prefecture and the southern part of Tohoku, where there is a lot of snowfall, it is more than three times the normal, and it is a record heavy snowfall, and the impact of snowfall on traffic. Be careful of accidents during snow removal work. From the 22nd to the 25th, the winter pressure pattern is expected to intensify again, leading to rough weather and heavy snow, so please pay attention to the latest information.

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A man was stabbed from behind with a knife in a residential area Osaka Toyonaka

2022-12-20 18:30:00
In the early morning of the 20th, it was found that a male office worker was stabbed with a knife from behind by someone on the street in a residential area of ​​Toyonaka, Osaka, and the depth of the wound reached more than 10 centimeters. Police are investigating the incident as an attempted murder and are urging people living nearby to refrain from going out unnecessarily.

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Actor Aki Takeshiro dies at 75

2022-12-20 18:10:00
Aki Takeshiro, an actor who appeared in many movies, TV dramas, and variety shows, and was loved for his warm Yamagata dialect, passed away at a hospital in Tokyo on the 15th of this month due to colon cancer. he was 75 years old.

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Bank of Japan decides to partially revise monetary easing measures Rapid rise in yen exchange rate Stock price decline

2022-12-20 18:07:00
The Bank of Japan has decided to revise its current large-scale monetary easing measures, raising the upper limit of long-term interest rates, which has been kept at around 0.25%, to around 0.5%. As the Bank of Japan permitted interest rate rises, the appreciation of the yen and the depreciation of the dollar accelerated in the foreign exchange market, as it was perceived as a de facto monetary tightening.

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Heavy snow Niigata national highway traffic congestion and stuck Kashiwazaki almost resolved [as of 17:00]

2022-12-20 17:59:00
Due to the heavy snowfall, intermittent traffic jams and stranded people continue on national highways that pass through Nagaoka City and other places in Niigata Prefecture. According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, most of the stranded roads in Kashiwazaki City were cleared by 4:00 p.m. as a result of snow removal by the Ground Self-Defense Force. Nagaoka City will continue to deliver relief supplies to drivers who are stuck on national highways in Nagaoka City.

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[Uncut video of press conference] Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda decides to partially revise monetary easing measures

2022-12-20 17:52:00
The BOJ's revision of monetary easing measures to widen the fluctuation range of long-term interest rates is widely accepted in the market as a de facto tightening of monetary policy. Regarding this, Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda said at a press conference that this was done in order to spread the effects of monetary easing more smoothly, and not to raise interest rates. [Uncut press conference with President Kuroda (1 hour 2 minutes)]

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[Details] Fukui Mihama Nuclear Power Plant No. 3 decision not to suspend operation Osaka District Court

2022-12-20 17:45:00
Regarding Unit 3 of the Mihama Nuclear Power Station in Fukui Prefecture, which is the only nuclear power plant in Japan that has been in operation for over 40 years, the Osaka District Court argued that a group of citizens opposed to nuclear power plants could cause accidents due to aging. issued a decision denying a petition for a provisional injunction asking him not to drive.

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[Details] Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda's interview Decision to partially revise monetary easing measures Why?

2022-12-20 17:06:00
The Bank of Japan decided to partially revise the current large-scale monetary easing measures at the monetary policy meeting on the 20th. Until now, we have suppressed interest rates by purchasing unlimited amounts of government bonds so that long-term interest rates do not exceed "about 0.25%," but we have decided to allow them to rise to "about 0.5%." bottom. After this announcement, the financial markets took it as a "de facto tightening of monetary policy," and the yen appreciated, stock prices declined, and long-term interest rates rose. Why did you make these decisions? I will tell you about the contents of Governor Kuroda's press conference.

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60th anniversary of the opening of the Metropolitan Expressway.

2022-12-20 17:01:00
In 20 days, it will be 60 years since the opening of the first section of the Metropolitan Expressway, the main transportation artery in the Tokyo metropolitan area. While road maintenance in the city center has come to a halt, the deterioration of existing routes is becoming more serious, and a large-scale project to completely rebuild roads and bridges has begun. When I interviewed the construction, I found that the Metropolitan Expressway, which connects the city center and has a lot of traffic, was devised uniquely.

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World Cup winner Argentine national team returns home, welcomed by citizens

2022-12-20 16:43:00
The Argentine national team, which won the World Cup in Qatar, returned to Japan early in the morning of the 20th local time and was welcomed by many people.

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[Details] Fukui Mihama Nuclear Power Plant No. 3 decision not to suspend operation Osaka District Court

2022-12-20 16:38:00
Regarding Unit 3 of the Mihama Nuclear Power Station in Fukui Prefecture, which is the only nuclear power plant in Japan that has been in operation for over 40 years, the Osaka District Court argued that a group of citizens opposed to nuclear power plants could cause accidents due to aging. issued a decision denying a petition for a provisional injunction asking him not to drive.

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Bank of Japan decides to partially revise monetary easing measures Rapid rise in yen exchange rate Stock price decline

2022-12-20 16:25:00
The Bank of Japan has decided to partially revise the current large-scale monetary easing measures, and has said it will adjust the fluctuation range of long-term interest rates to "about plus or minus 0.25%." ”. As a result, the Bank of Japan has allowed interest rates to rise more than before, and the appreciation of the yen against the dollar has accelerated due to the perception that it is effectively tightening monetary policy in the foreign exchange market.

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Stock price temporarily dropped by more than 800 yen due to partial revision of monetary easing measures by the Bank of Japan

2022-12-20 16:20:00
The Tokyo stock market on the 20th was almost completely down as selling orders spread to a wide range of stocks when trading began in the afternoon, following the Bank of Japan's decision to revise part of the current large-scale monetary easing measures. As a result, the Nikkei Stock Average fell by more than 800 yen at one point.

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Bicycle helmet wearing mandatory effort regardless of age From April next year

2022-12-20 16:17:00
With bicycle accidents occurring one after another across the country, in order to protect the safety of users, from April next year, all people who ride bicycles will be obligated to wear helmets regardless of age.

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Shinkansen, Expressway, and National Highway Intersection Nicknamed "West Kyushu Cross Kawanobori"

2022-12-20 16:12:00
With the opening of the Nishikyushu Shinkansen in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture, the Shinkansen, the expressway, and the national highway intersect in a three-dimensional way. It's decided.

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[Breaking news] Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda's press conference "Review based on market fluctuations"

2022-12-20 16:10:00
The Bank of Japan decided to partially revise the current large-scale monetary easing measures at the monetary policy meeting on the 20th. Until now, we have suppressed interest rates by purchasing unlimited amounts of government bonds so that long-term interest rates do not exceed "about 0.25%," but we have decided to allow them to rise to "about 0.5%." bottom. After this announcement, the financial markets took it as a "de facto tightening of monetary policy," and the yen appreciated, stock prices declined, and long-term interest rates rose. Why did you make these decisions? Governor Kuroda will give an explanation at a press conference starting at 3:30 p.m. I will report on his remarks in a flash report.

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A man was stabbed from behind with a knife in a residential area Osaka Toyonaka

2022-12-20 15:59:00
In the early morning of the 20th, on the street of a residential area in Toyonaka City, Osaka, a male office worker was injured by being stabbed in the waist with a knife from behind. The police are following the whereabouts of the person who stabbed him as an attempted murder, and are calling on people living nearby to refrain from going out unnecessarily.

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Heavy snow Niigata national highway stuck in traffic Aim to resolve within 20 days [as of 14:00]

2022-12-20 15:58:00
As of 2:00 p.m., due to the heavy snowfall in Niigata Prefecture, intermittent traffic jams and stranded roads continue on national highways that pass through Nagaoka City and Kashiwazaki City. According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the number of cars stuck on the national highway in Kashiwazaki City is decreasing, so they want to solve the stranded situation by the 20th.

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Information on power outages and transportation due to heavy snow [updated as needed]

2022-12-20 15:56:00
Heavy snow has affected various places such as transportation and power outages.

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[Video] "Susuharai" customary at Hongwanji temples in east and west Kyoto

2022-12-20 15:12:00
At East and West Hongwanji Temples in Kyoto, the customary ``susuharai'' was held to clear the dust accumulated in the halls of the year.

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Heavy snow Niigata national highway traffic jams and stuck Nagaoka to support supplies [as of 13:00]

2022-12-20 15:02:00
As of 1:00 p.m., intermittent traffic jams and stranded traffic continue on national highways that pass through Nagaoka City and Kashiwazaki City due to heavy snow in Niigata Prefecture. In Nagaoka City, relief supplies will be delivered to the drivers of cars that cannot move in the afternoon.

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Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda will soon hold an interview Partial revision of monetary easing measures Why the decision?

2022-12-20 14:55:00
The Bank of Japan decided to partially revise the current large-scale monetary easing measures at the monetary policy meeting on the 20th. Until now, we have suppressed interest rates by purchasing unlimited amounts of government bonds so that long-term interest rates do not exceed "about 0.25%," but we have decided to allow them to rise to "about 0.5%." bottom. After this announcement, the financial markets took it as a "de facto tightening of monetary policy," and the yen appreciated, stock prices declined, and long-term interest rates rose. Why did you make these decisions? Governor Kuroda will give an explanation at a press conference starting at 3:30 p.m. I will report on his remarks in a flash report.

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Bicycle helmet wearing mandatory effort regardless of age From April next year

2022-12-20 14:34:00
With bicycle accidents occurring one after another across the country, in order to protect the safety of users, from April next year, all people who ride bicycles will be obligated to wear helmets regardless of age. Even if you let other people ride the bicycle you drive, you must try to wear a helmet. There are no penalties due to the obligation to make efforts, but the National Police Agency wants to minimize the damage caused by accidents by making it a habit of wearing it, including adults.

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Bank of Japan decides to partially revise monetary easing measures Rapid rise in yen exchange rate Stock price decline

2022-12-20 14:17:00
The Bank of Japan has decided to partially revise the current large-scale monetary easing measures, and has said it will adjust the fluctuation range of long-term interest rates to "about plus or minus 0.25%." ”. As a result, the Bank of Japan has allowed interest rates to rise more than before, and the appreciation of the yen against the dollar has accelerated due to the perception that it is effectively tightening monetary policy in the foreign exchange market.

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Over 80 million Minacard applications extended until the end of February Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

2022-12-20 14:12:00
More than 80 million people have applied for My Number Cards. In order to further popularize the system, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has decided to extend the application deadline for cards eligible for "Minor Point 2nd", which gives points worth up to 20,000 yen, until the end of February next year.

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Fukui Mihama Nuclear Power Plant No. 3 decision not to suspend operation Osaka District Court

2022-12-20 14:07:00
About Mihama Nuclear Power Station Unit 3 in Fukui Prefecture, which is the only nuclear power plant in Japan that has been in operation for over 40 years, the Osaka District Court claims that a citizen group opposed to nuclear power plants is at risk of accidents due to aging. issued a decision to dismiss the petition for a provisional injunction that asked him not to drive.

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Heavy snow Niigata national highway traffic jams and stuck Nagaoka to support supplies [as of 13:00]

2022-12-20 14:04:00
As of 1:00 p.m., intermittent traffic jams and stranded traffic continue on national highways that pass through Nagaoka City and Kashiwazaki City due to heavy snow in Niigata Prefecture. In Nagaoka City, relief supplies will be delivered to the drivers of cars that cannot move in the afternoon.

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Information on power outages and transportation due to heavy snow [updated as needed]

2022-12-20 14:00:00
Heavy snow has affected various places such as transportation and power outages.

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Stock price temporarily dropped by more than 800 yen due to partial revision of monetary easing measures by the Bank of Japan

2022-12-20 13:52:00
On the 20th, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei Stock Average fell by more than 800 yen at one point. After the Bank of Japan decided to revise some of the current large-scale monetary easing measures, sell orders have spread over fears of a slowdown in the Japanese economy.

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Stock price drops by more than 600 yen Receiving partial revision of monetary easing measures by the Bank of Japan

2022-12-20 13:16:00
On the 20th, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei stock average dropped by more than 600 yen at one point. After the Bank of Japan decided to revise some of the current large-scale monetary easing measures, sell orders have spread over fears of a slowdown in the Japanese economy.

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Heavy snow Niigata national highway traffic jams and stranded disaster relief law in Uonuma [as of 12:00]

2022-12-20 13:13:00
As of noon, due to the heavy snow in Niigata Prefecture, intermittent traffic jams and stranded roads continue on national highways that pass through Nagaoka City and Kashiwazaki City. According to Niigata Prefecture, congestion has begun to occur on National Route 17 in Uonuma City, and the prefecture has decided to apply the Disaster Relief Law to Uonuma City as well.

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Bank of Japan decides to partially revise monetary easing measures Yen exchange rate 4 yen or more

2022-12-20 12:46:00
The Bank of Japan decided to revise some of the current large-scale monetary easing measures at the monetary policy meeting held until the 20th. So far, we have set short-term interest rates to negative and long-term interest rates to about 0%, and then adjusted long-term interest rates to remain within a fluctuation range of plus or minus 0.25%. was changed to plus or minus 0.5%.

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The world's largest flower Blooming in a rare state, the second example in the world Tokyo

2022-12-20 12:45:00
"Shokudai konnyaku", which is native to Indonesia and has one of the world's largest flowers, has bloomed at the Botanical Park in Chofu City, Tokyo. Normally, flowers and leaves grow at different times, but this time they grow and bloom at the same time, and this is the first such case in Japan and the second in the world.

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Record heavy snow Snowfall in Niigata, etc. 3 times the normal year Ensure safety when removing snow

2022-12-20 12:41:00
From the 18th to the 19th, snow continued to fall mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side of eastern Japan and northern Japan, and in Niigata Prefecture and southern Tohoku, it was a record heavy snowfall that reached three times the normal year. Although the peak of the heavy snow has passed, there have been a series of accidents that appear to have involved stuck cars and snow removal work.

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A man was stabbed from behind with a knife in a residential area Osaka Toyonaka

2022-12-20 12:31:00
In the early morning of the 20th, on the street of a residential area in Toyonaka City, Osaka, a male office worker was injured by being stabbed in the waist with a knife from behind. The police are following the whereabouts of the person who stabbed him as an attempted murder, and are calling on people living nearby to refrain from going out unnecessarily.

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Information on power outages and transportation due to heavy snow [updated as needed]

2022-12-20 12:20:00
Heavy snow has affected various places such as transportation and power outages.

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Bank of Japan decides to partially revise monetary easing measures to expand fluctuation range of long-term interest rates

2022-12-20 12:13:00
The Bank of Japan decided to revise some of the current large-scale monetary easing measures at the monetary policy meeting held until the 20th. So far, we have set short-term interest rates to negative and long-term interest rates to about 0%, and then adjusted long-term interest rates to remain within a fluctuation range of plus or minus 0.25%. was changed to plus or minus 0.5%.

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Niigata Prefecture 14 accidents believed to be caused by snow Falling down while shoveling snow and death

2022-12-20 12:09:00
From the 19th to the 20th, interviews with fire departments and others revealed that at least 14 accidents that were believed to be caused by snow occurred in Niigata Prefecture.

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Record heavy snow Snowfall in Niigata, etc. 3 times the normal year Ensure safety when removing snow

2022-12-20 12:05:00
From the 18th to the 19th, snow continued to fall mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side of eastern Japan and northern Japan, and in Niigata Prefecture and southern Tohoku, it was a record heavy snowfall that reached three times the normal year. Although the peak of the heavy snow has passed, there have been a series of accidents that appear to have involved stuck cars and snow removal work.

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60th anniversary of the opening of the Metropolitan Expressway.

2022-12-20 11:53:00
In 20 days, it will be 60 years since the opening of the first section of the Metropolitan Expressway, the main transportation artery in the Tokyo metropolitan area. While road maintenance in the city center has come to a halt, the deterioration of existing routes is becoming more serious, and large-scale projects to completely rebuild roads and bridges are underway.

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Heavy snow Niigata national highway traffic jams and stuck GSDF started activities [as of 11:00]

2022-12-20 11:50:00
As of 11:00 a.m., intermittent traffic jams and stranded traffic continue on national highways that pass through Nagaoka City and Kashiwazaki City due to the heavy snow in Niigata Prefecture. According to the prefecture, the Ground Self-Defense Force started its activities in Kashiwazaki City in response to the prefecture's disaster relief request.

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Policy decision on promotion of decentralization Tax information can be used at the time of issuance of disaster certificate

2022-12-20 11:49:00
In order to improve the operational efficiency of local governments, etc., the government has decided on a response policy that incorporates the use of tax information when issuing disaster certificates.

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Decided to end reduction of employment insurance premium rate to 1.55% from next April Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

2022-12-20 11:38:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to end the measures to reduce the insurance premium rate of employment insurance at the end of the fiscal year as the supply of employment adjustment subsidies increases and the lack of financial resources for employment insurance becomes more serious. The current premium rate is 1.35% of wages, but from next April it will increase by 0.2% to 1.55%. Employers pay 0.95% and workers pay 0.6%.

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Comprehensive Strategy for Security Measures Revised for First Time in Nine Years Strengthening Anti-Terrorism Measures and Protection of VIPs

2022-12-20 11:35:00
Ahead of the G7 Hiroshima Summit and other events, the government revised its comprehensive strategy for security measures at a cabinet meeting on the 20th for the first time in nine years, incorporating new measures to strengthen measures against terrorism and the protection of dignitaries.

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Heavy snow Niigata national highway No prospect of clearing traffic jams and stranded [as of 10:00]

2022-12-20 11:04:00
As of 10:00 a.m., intermittent traffic jams and stranded traffic continue on national highways that pass through Nagaoka City and Kashiwazaki City due to the heavy snow in Niigata Prefecture. According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, there is no prospect of resolving the issue so far.

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North Korea opposes Japan's ``counterattack capability'' and suggests military provocation

2022-12-20 11:03:00
A spokesman for the North Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on the 20th that the Japanese government had decided on three documents, including the "National Security Strategy," on the 16th of this month. In his statement, he strongly objected to the fact that the Japanese government's "National Security Strategy," etc. clearly stated the possession of "counterattack capability" to strike launch sites to deal with enemy ballistic missile attacks. He also hinted at military provocations to keep Japan in check.

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Information on power outages and transportation due to heavy snow [updated as needed]

2022-12-20 11:00:00
Heavy snow has affected various places such as transportation and power outages.

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60th anniversary of the opening of the Metropolitan Expressway.

2022-12-20 10:56:00
In 20 days, it will be 60 years since the opening of the first section of the Metropolitan Expressway, the major transportation artery in the Tokyo metropolitan area. The deterioration of roads is becoming more serious, and large-scale construction is underway to completely rebuild bridges and other structures. Construction is underway to build a new bridge next to the current bridge on the No. 1 Haneda Line, which connects Ota Ward in Tokyo and Kawasaki City. am.

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UN Secretary-General “Peace negotiations over Ukraine will be difficult for the time being”

2022-12-20 10:38:00
At his final press conference this year, UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his view that peace negotiations between the parties over the situation in Ukraine would be difficult for the time being, and said, "There is no military solution." He emphasized that the United Nations will also act to realize the

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Soccer World Cup winning Argentina national team to return home

2022-12-20 10:34:00
The Argentine national team, which won the Qatar tournament of the Soccer World Cup, is scheduled to return home at dawn on the 20th of the local time, and will hold a triumphant return parade on the main street in the center of the capital Buenos Aires and receive the blessings of the citizens. .

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Will Twitter CEO Musk resign? What do experts think?

2022-12-20 10:22:00
Elon Musk, the CEO of social media giant Twitter, was asking users whether they should resign as the head of Twitter. We asked an expert about the results of this poll.

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Heavy snow impact Information on transportation and power outages [updated as needed]

2022-12-20 09:17:00
Heavy snow has affected various places such as transportation and power outages.

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U.S. Capitol Burst Incident To Justice Department Recommendation "Mr. Trump Should Be Prosecuted"

2022-12-20 09:08:00
Last year, a special committee in the House of Representatives decided to recommend that the Justice Department ``Mr. It was resolved unanimously.

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Heavy snow Niigata Prefectural government requests GSDF for disaster relief

2022-12-20 08:58:00
In Niigata Prefecture, intermittent traffic jams and stranded national roads that pass through Nagaoka City and Kashiwazaki City continue due to heavy snowfall. After 5 am on the 20th, Niigata Prefecture requested the Ground Self-Defense Force to dispatch disaster victims, saying that it was necessary to ensure the safety of drivers.

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Heavy snow Niigata Prefectural government requests GSDF for disaster relief

2022-12-20 07:56:00
In Niigata Prefecture, intermittent traffic jams and stranded national roads that pass through Nagaoka City and Kashiwazaki City are occurring due to heavy snowfall. After 5 am on the 20th, Niigata Prefecture requested the Ground Self-Defense Force to dispatch disaster victims, saying that it was necessary to ensure the safety of drivers.

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Heavy snow impact Information on transportation and power outages [updated as needed]

2022-12-20 07:21:00
Heavy snow has affected various places such as transportation and power outages.

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Heavy snow impact Information on transportation and power outages [updated as needed]

2022-12-20 07:16:00
Heavy snow has affected various places such as transportation and power outages.

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President Putin Meets with President of Belarus Emphasizes Strengthening Military Cooperation

2022-12-20 07:08:00
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited allied Belarus and met with President Lukashenko. At a press conference after the meeting, President Putin emphasized that he would further strengthen military cooperation between the two countries, and it seems that there is also an intention to shake Ukraine and the West.

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Kodai Senga, who transferred to the Mets, "I will do my best to succeed in the United States"

2022-12-20 07:06:00
Pitcher Kodai Senga, who transferred from professional baseball Softbank to the Mets of the major leagues, held a press conference in his hometown of New York and spoke of his enthusiasm, saying, "I will do my best to succeed in the United States."

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Heavy snow Niigata Intermittent traffic congestion and stuck on national highway Hurry to grasp the situation

2022-12-20 06:48:00
In Niigata Prefecture, intermittent traffic jams and stranded national roads that pass through Nagaoka City and Kashiwazaki City are occurring due to heavy snowfall. The Hokuriku Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has dispatched an activity team to the site of Nagaoka City, and is hurrying to grasp the situation, such as investigating the number of vehicles that cannot move. In addition, Niigata Prefecture has decided to apply the Disaster Relief Act to Kashiwazaki, Nagaoka, and Ojiya for the rescue of drivers.

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Record-breaking heavy snowfall in southern Tohoku, Niigata

2022-12-20 06:40:00
Due to the strong winter-type atmospheric pressure pattern, the snow intensified from the 18th to the 19th, and in Niigata Prefecture and the southern Tohoku region, the amount of snow that fell in 24 hours until the evening of the 19th reached around 1 meter in some places. It was a record snowfall. Although the peak of heavy snow has passed, please pay attention to the impact on traffic, especially in areas where snow accumulation has increased rapidly, and ensure safety when removing snow.

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The man who released the video of Shinji Miyadai's attack in Machida city before and after the incident

2022-12-20 05:23:00
On the 20th, it will be three weeks since Shinji Miyadai, a professor and sociologist at Tokyo Metropolitan University in Hachioji, was attacked with a knife and seriously injured. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the whereabouts of a man who is believed to have been involved in the incident by releasing video footage of him. was newly discovered through interviews with investigators.

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Voting whether Twitter CEO Musk should resign from the top votes in favor

2022-12-20 05:14:00
Elon Musk, the CEO of social media giant Twitter, was asking users whether they should resign as the head of Twitter. Mr. Mask said that he will "follow the results of the vote," and the future focus will be on how Twitter's management system will be reviewed.

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