Main news(2022/12/23)
Heavy snow Situation in various places Power outage Accident Closed road Disturbance in logistics [December 23]
2022-12-23 23:44:00
Heavy snowfall will continue until the 25th, centering on the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan and eastern Japan to western Japan, and the snow will intensify on the Pacific side, mainly along the mountains, and there is a risk of snow accumulation even on flatlands. People are calling for vigilance against traffic effects and refraining from going out unnecessarily and non-urgently. We will keep you updated on the situation in each area.
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Strict vigilance for "remarkable heavy snowfall" in Yamagata where snow intensifies on the Sea of Japan side
2022-12-23 23:42:00
Due to the strong winter-type atmospheric pressure distribution, the snow intensified from northern Japan to the Sea of Japan side of western Japan, and in Yamagata City, the amount of snowfall in six hours until 8:00 pm on the 23rd reached nearly 30 centimeters. has been announced. In Yamagata Prefecture, snowfall is increasing rapidly, and the risk of large-scale traffic disruption is increasing, so strict vigilance is required.
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3 dead, 3 injured in central Paris shooting, shooter detained
2022-12-23 22:07:00
Three people have been killed and three others injured after a gunman opened fire in central Paris on Sunday. Local media reported that the shooter, who is in his 60s, has already been detained.
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[Updated from time to time] Heavy snow Situation in various places Power outage Accident Road closure Disturbance in logistics
2022-12-23 21:48:00
Heavy snowfall will continue until the 25th, centering on the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan and eastern Japan to western Japan, and the snow will intensify on the Pacific side, mainly along the mountains, and there is a risk of snow accumulation even on flatlands. People are calling for vigilance against traffic effects and refraining from going out unnecessarily and non-urgently. We will keep you updated on the situation in each area.
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[Explanation by a weather forecaster] What is the future outlook for snowfall intensifying on the Sea of Japan side?
2022-12-23 21:43:00
Due to the strong winter-type atmospheric pressure distribution, the snow intensified from northern Japan to the Sea of Japan side of western Japan, and in Yamagata City, the amount of snowfall in six hours until 8:00 pm on the 23rd reached nearly 30 centimeters. has been announced. In Yamagata Prefecture, snowfall is increasing rapidly, and the risk of large-scale traffic disruption is increasing, so strict vigilance is required. This is a commentary by Kimiharu Saida, a weather forecaster. (The video is 2 minutes and 11 seconds. Not available on data broadcasting.)
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Monbetsu City, Hokkaido Power outage throughout the city Request for disaster dispatch to the Self-Defense Forces
2022-12-23 21:22:00
On the night of the 23rd, Hokkaido announced that it had requested the Self-Defense Forces to dispatch a disaster relief force, saying that Monbetsu City, which was experiencing power outages throughout the city, needed support. In Monbetsu City, due to the power outage, 10 evacuation centers have been set up in the city to protect residents. We are asking for free loans of stoves, generators, fuel, etc.
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“Arrested police chief at the time in Itaewon mass accident” Korean media
2022-12-23 21:07:00
In a mass accident that occurred in Itaewon, Seoul, South Korea, where 158 people died, Korean media reported that the then chief of the police station that had jurisdiction over the scene of the accident was arrested. In addition to not taking appropriate measures before and after the accident, he was charged with negligent negligence resulting in death and injury and false publicity, alleging that he arrived at the scene about 50 minutes earlier than he actually was and that he was involved in the preparation of a false report. There are suspicions of document creation.
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[Updated from time to time] Heavy snow Situation in various places Power outage Accident Road closure Disturbance in logistics
2022-12-23 21:00:00
Heavy snowfall will continue until the 25th, centering on the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan and eastern Japan to western Japan, and the snow will intensify on the Pacific side, mainly along the mountains, and there is a risk of snow accumulation even on flatlands. People are calling for vigilance against traffic effects and refraining from going out unnecessarily and non-urgently. We will keep you updated on the situation in each area.
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Female employee working at the tax office Part-time job at a sex shop Without tax return Disciplinary dismissal
2022-12-23 20:55:00
A 24-year-old female employee who worked at a tax office under the jurisdiction of the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau was dismissed on the 23rd due to working at a sex shop without permission for about a year. She said the employee was getting paid for her side job at a brothel, but she didn't file a tax return until the Internal Revenue Service's internal investigation began.
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"Minor Point 2nd" Extension of application deadline for cards is also crowded
2022-12-23 20:44:00
The deadline for applying for My Number Card, which is the target of "Minor Point Vol. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is calling for cooperation in alleviating congestion.
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Next fiscal year's budget of more than 114 trillion yen, the largest ever, Cabinet decision Government bonds exceed 35 trillion yen
2022-12-23 20:31:00
At an extraordinary cabinet meeting on the 23rd, the government decided on a budget proposal for the next fiscal year, FY2023, which will bring the total amount of the general account to 114.3812 trillion yen, the largest ever. The amount of newly issued government bonds to cover this financial resource exceeds 35 trillion yen, and the severe financial situation that depends on government bonds for more than 30% of the financial resources continues.
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[Updated from time to time] Heavy snow Situation in various places Power outage Accident Road closure Disturbance in logistics
2022-12-23 20:13:00
Heavy snowfall will continue until the 25th, centering on the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan and eastern Japan to western Japan, and the snow will intensify on the Pacific side, mainly along the mountains, and there is a risk of snow accumulation even on flatlands. People are calling for vigilance against traffic effects and refraining from going out unnecessarily and non-urgently. We will keep you updated on the situation in each area.
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I can't talk to anyone, I can't even tell my parents, I've been suppressing myself to death...
2022-12-23 19:28:00
"I couldn't talk to anyone, I couldn't tell my parents, and I've been suppressing it all my life," a 22-year-old man who was born to parents who are members of the former Unification Church muttered quietly. Ever since he was in elementary school, he has questioned dogma. When he was in junior high school, his friendships were checked, and when it became known that he had a girlfriend, he was scolded, saying, "It's disgusting. Break up quickly." He didn't know who to turn to except for his family, and he continued to worry until he fell into depression, but one encounter changed him. Throughout his 20 years, he explores the anguish and hints of support for underage “religious second generations” who question the compulsion of their faith.
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[Explanation by a weather forecaster] What is the future outlook for snowfall intensifying on the Sea of Japan side?
2022-12-23 19:24:00
Due to the strong winter-type atmospheric pressure distribution, the snow intensified from northern Japan to western Japan on the Sea of Japan side, and in Yamagata Prefecture, the snowfall amounted to nearly 40 centimeters in 6 hours until 5 p.m. Announced. The risk of large-scale traffic disturbances is increasing, and strict vigilance is required. Monon Haruyama This is a commentary by a weather forecaster. (The video is 1 minute 26 seconds. Not available on data broadcasting.)
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Reconstruction Minister Akiba "Replacement theory" within the government and ruling party to make concrete adjustments in the future
2022-12-23 19:18:00
There are growing calls within the government and ruling parties that Reconstruction Minister Akiba, whose problems over political funds have become clear, should be replaced before the ordinary session of the Diet in January next year. It is expected that adjustments will be made.
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Heavy snow 9 dead nationwide, 48 injured (4:00 pm on 23rd) Fire and Disaster Management Agency, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
2022-12-23 19:13:00
According to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, 9 people died and 48 people were injured as of 4:00 pm on the 23rd due to intermittent heavy snow from the 17th of this month. In addition to heavy snowfall centered on the Sea of Japan side, areas that normally have little snow, such as the Pacific Ocean side of Shikoku, are also covered with snow. please.
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Over 7,000 items at the beginning of the new year
2022-12-23 19:03:00
This year's Christmas is coming in the midst of soaring prices. "The things my child wanted were expensive, so I looked for a store where I could buy them at a low price." Many voices were heard to realize the soaring of the price. The November consumer price index, announced on the 23rd, rose 3.7% from the same month last year, excluding fresh food. The rate of increase is the first level in 40 years and 11 months since December 1981. This “price increase rush” is expected to continue into the new year. More than 7,000 items of food and beverages will be subject to price hikes next year, according to a credit research company.
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[Updated from time to time] Heavy snow Situation in various places Power outage Accident Road closure Disturbance in logistics
2022-12-23 18:50:00
Heavy snowfall is expected from around Monday on the 26th, mainly on the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan to western Japan, and heavy snowfall is also expected on the Pacific side. People are calling for vigilance against traffic effects and refraining from going out unnecessarily and non-urgently. We will keep you updated on the situation in each area.
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Strict vigilance for "remarkable heavy snowfall" in Yamagata where snow intensifies on the Sea of Japan side
2022-12-23 18:47:00
Due to the strong winter-type atmospheric pressure distribution, the snow intensified from northern Japan to western Japan on the Sea of Japan side, and in Yamagata Prefecture, the snowfall amounted to nearly 40 centimeters in 6 hours until 5 p.m. Announced. The risk of large-scale traffic disturbances is increasing, and strict vigilance is required.
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Possibly ballistic missile from North Korea falls outside EEZ
2022-12-23 18:33:00
According to the Ministry of Defense, on the evening of the 23rd, at least one ballistic missile was launched from North Korea and is estimated to have landed in the Sea of Japan outside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone). The launch of a ballistic missile by North Korea is the first since the 18th of this month, and the Ministry of Defense continues to be vigilant.
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[Economic column]
2022-12-23 18:28:00
FX = foreign exchange margin trading where individual investors buy and sell foreign currencies. According to the Financial Futures Association, the total annual transaction amount from January to November exceeded 1 kyo yen for the first time. It's hard to imagine that 10000000 yen is 10000000000000000 yen, and 1 is followed by 16 zeros. Then, how much money is 10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000? Forex trading was booming this year. As the environment changes dramatically, such as the Bank of Japan revising monetary easing on December 20, we will look at what will happen to FX trading next year. (Economics Department reporter Kei Nakazawa)
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Over 7,000 items at the beginning of the new year
2022-12-23 18:11:00
This year's Christmas is coming in the midst of soaring prices. "The things my child wanted were expensive, so I looked for a store where I could buy them at a low price." Many voices were heard to realize the soaring of the price. The November consumer price index, announced on the 23rd, rose 3.7% from the same month last year, excluding fresh food. The rate of increase is the first level in 40 years and 11 months since December 1981. This “price increase rush” is expected to continue into the new year. More than 7,000 items of food and beverages will be subject to price hikes next year, according to a credit research company.
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Next fiscal year's budget of more than 114 trillion yen, the largest ever, Cabinet decision Government bonds exceed 35 trillion yen
2022-12-23 18:05:00
At an extraordinary cabinet meeting on the 23rd, the government decided on a budget proposal for the next fiscal year, FY2023, which will bring the total amount of the general account to 114.3812 trillion yen, the largest ever. The amount of newly issued government bonds to cover this financial resource exceeds 35 trillion yen, and the severe financial situation that depends on government bonds for more than 30% of the financial resources continues.
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Possibly ballistic missile from North Korea falls outside EEZ
2022-12-23 17:54:00
According to the Ministry of Defense, on the evening of the 23rd, at least one ballistic missile was launched from North Korea and is estimated to have landed in the Sea of Japan outside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone). The launch of a ballistic missile by North Korea is the first since the 18th of this month, and the Ministry of Defense continues to be vigilant.
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[Explanation by a weather forecaster] Severe warning for heavy snow
2022-12-23 17:49:00
Due to the strong winter-type atmospheric pressure pattern, snow is increasing from northern Japan to western Japan on the Sea of Japan side, mainly in Hokuriku and Hokkaido. The snow is expected to continue until the 26th of this month, and the snow cover is expected to increase further. This is a commentary by Yasuko Shiomi, a weather forecaster. (The video is 1 minute 49 seconds. Not available on data broadcasting.)
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Yamagata Local Meteorological Observatory "Information on remarkable heavy snow" Severe warning
2022-12-23 17:46:00
The Yamagata Local Meteorological Observatory announced "Yamagata Prefecture Weather Information on Remarkable Heavy Snow" at 5:25 pm on the 23rd.
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[Updated from time to time] Heavy snow situation in various places Kochi 100 units temporarily stuck
2022-12-23 17:37:00
Heavy snowfall is expected from around Monday on the 26th, mainly on the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan to western Japan, and heavy snowfall is also expected on the Pacific side. People are calling for vigilance against traffic effects and refraining from going out unnecessarily and non-urgently. We will keep you updated on the situation in each area.
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Stuck in a heavy snow What did people in the area search for? Big data analysis
2022-12-23 17:32:00
A large-scale car stranded on a national highway in Niigata Prefecture due to record heavy snowfall. At that time, we analyzed data searched by people in the surrounding area on Yahoo, a major Internet company. Especially conspicuous words are "live camera", "stack" and "Echigo Kotsu". What does that mean?
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Possibly ballistic missile from North Korea falls outside EEZ
2022-12-23 17:12:00
According to multiple government officials, what could be a ballistic missile launched from North Korea is believed to have fallen outside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone).
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Severe warning for heavy snow Record heavy snow on the Pacific side of Shikoku Increased snowfall over 26 days
2022-12-23 17:07:00
Due to the strong winter-type atmospheric pressure pattern, snow is increasing from northern Japan to western Japan on the Sea of Japan side, mainly in Hokuriku and Hokkaido. The snow is expected to continue until the 26th of this month, and the snow cover is expected to increase further.
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``Dismissal if pregnant'' inappropriate statement 1 in 4 female technical intern trainees National survey
2022-12-23 17:04:00
Approximately 1 in 4 female technical intern trainees received inappropriate remarks from related organizations and companies, such as "I will ask you to quit your job if you become pregnant," according to the government's first fact-finding survey. became.
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Heavy snow affects logistics New year's mochi cannot be shipped Niigata
2022-12-23 17:02:00
A food manufacturer in Niigata City has been unable to secure a truck for a transportation company and is unable to ship rice cakes for the New Year, while logistics have been affected by car stagnation on national highways in Niigata Prefecture.
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[Updated from time to time] Heavy snow situation in various places Niigata New Year's mochi cannot be shipped
2022-12-23 16:43:00
Heavy snowfall is expected from around Monday on the 26th, mainly on the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan to western Japan, and heavy snowfall is also expected on the Pacific side. People are calling for vigilance against traffic effects and refraining from going out unnecessarily and non-urgently. We will keep you updated on the situation in each area.
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Liberal Democratic Party Former Secretary-General Nikai "Cabinet remodeling before the ordinary Diet session next month" One hand "
2022-12-23 16:41:00
Former Secretary-General Nikai of the Liberal Democratic Party, recorded in the TBS CS program "National Diet Talk Frontline", said that the Cabinet reshuffle was planned before the ordinary Diet session to be convened next month as a measure to break the Kishida administration's slump in the Cabinet's approval rating. He showed the recognition that doing is also one of the options.
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Aichi Shinshiro Tunnel construction causes two people to die after falling under a container
2022-12-23 16:30:00
On the morning of the 23rd, a metal container fell at a tunnel construction site on the Sanen Nanshin Expressway in Shinshiro City, Aichi Prefecture, and two male workers who were trapped under it died.
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Reconstruction Minister Akiba "Replacement theory" within the government and ruling party to make concrete adjustments in the future
2022-12-23 15:55:00
There are growing calls within the government and ruling parties that Reconstruction Minister Akiba, whose problems over political funds have become clear, should be replaced before the ordinary session of the Diet in January next year. It is expected that adjustments will be made.
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Teachers and staff working overtime over 45 hours per month 50% of junior high school, over 30% of elementary school and high school
2022-12-23 15:47:00
A survey on the working styles of teachers found that 50% of junior high schools and more than 30% of elementary and high school teachers were working overtime in excess of the national upper limit of 45 hours per month. rice field. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, which conducted the survey, said, ``Although some improvements have been seen, there are still teachers who work long hours.
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“Marimo of Lake Akan” may die if the lake does not freeze due to global warming
2022-12-23 15:37:00
The University of Tokyo and the city of Kushiro have published research results showing that if the lake stops freezing due to global warming, the cells on the surface of the marimo will be damaged by the sunlight and may die. It was compiled by a research group such as a committee.
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[Updated from time to time] Heavy snow conditions in various places Hokkaido utility poles collapse
2022-12-23 15:24:00
Heavy snowfall is expected from around Monday on the 26th, mainly on the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan to western Japan, and heavy snowfall is also expected on the Pacific side. People are calling for vigilance against traffic effects and refraining from going out unnecessarily and non-urgently. We will keep you updated on the situation in each area.
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Severe warning for heavy snow Record heavy snow on the Pacific side of Shikoku Increased snowfall over 26 days
2022-12-23 15:00:00
Due to the strong winter-type atmospheric pressure pattern, snow is increasing from northern Japan to western Japan on the Sea of Japan side, mainly in Hokuriku and Hokkaido. The snow is expected to continue until the 26th of this month, and the snow cover is expected to increase further.
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[Updated from time to time] Heavy snow situation in various places Stuck in Kumamoto Hokkaido utility pole collapses
2022-12-23 14:28:00
Heavy snowfall is expected from around Monday on the 26th, mainly on the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan to western Japan, and heavy snowfall is also expected on the Pacific side. People are calling for vigilance against traffic effects and refraining from going out unnecessarily and non-urgently. We will keep you updated on the situation in each area.
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Final disposal of “nuclear waste” Chief Cabinet Secretary Directs countermeasures to METI
2022-12-23 14:25:00
Regarding the final disposal of high-level radioactive waste, so-called "nuclear waste", Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said that it was necessary to promote measures to solve the problem, and instructed Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura to compile countermeasures. .
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Teachers and staff working overtime over 45 hours per month 50% of junior high school, over 30% of elementary school and high school
2022-12-23 14:20:00
A survey on the working styles of teachers found that 50% of junior high schools and more than 30% of elementary and high school teachers were working overtime in excess of the national upper limit of 45 hours per month. rice field. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, which conducted the survey, said, ``Although some improvements have been seen, there are still teachers who work long hours.
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Prime Minister Kishida ``Next year's budget proposal will open up the future, early enactment''
2022-12-23 14:18:00
Prime Minister Kishida said that the budget proposal for next fiscal year and fiscal 2023, which has the largest total amount of the general account ever, is a budget to overcome the difficulties we face and open up the future, and he wants to pass it promptly at the ordinary session of the Diet next year. I was.
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Yearly study expenses for elementary and junior high school students such as schools and cram schools are the highest ever MEXT survey
2022-12-23 14:04:00
According to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, the yearly expenses that parents spend on education for their children, such as schools and cram schools, are more than 350,000 yen for public elementary schools and more than 530,000 yen for junior high schools. I found out in my research.
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Bank of Japan pointed out at the October Monetary Policy Meeting that “policy changes hinder a virtuous cycle”
2022-12-23 13:36:00
At the monetary policy decision meeting held by the Bank of Japan in October, it was found that policy committee members pointed out that there was a risk that policy changes would hinder a virtuous cycle between prices and wages. However, at the meeting on the 20th of this month, the Bank of Japan has decided to revise its monetary easing measures, and it seems likely that a careful explanation will be required of the reasons for the revision.
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Final disposal of “nuclear waste” Chief Cabinet Secretary Directs countermeasures to METI
2022-12-23 13:32:00
Regarding the final disposal of high-level radioactive waste, so-called "nuclear waste", Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said that it was necessary to promote measures to solve the problem, and instructed Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura to compile countermeasures. .
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[Updated from time to time] Heavy snow situation in various places Stuck in Kumamoto Hokkaido utility pole collapses
2022-12-23 12:59:00
Heavy snowfall is expected from around Monday on the 26th, mainly on the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan to western Japan, and heavy snowfall is also expected on the Pacific side. People are calling for vigilance against traffic effects and refraining from going out unnecessarily and non-urgently. We will keep you updated on the situation in each area.
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[Explanation by weather forecaster] Record heavy snow Fear of blizzard What is the future outlook?
2022-12-23 12:46:00
Due to the strong winter-type atmospheric pressure pattern, snow is increasing from northern Japan to the Sea of Japan side of western Japan, mainly in Hokuriku and Hokkaido, and in Kochi City, the amount of snowfall is the highest in recorded history. It is The snow is expected to continue until the 26th of this month, and the snow cover is expected to increase further. Kimitoshi Sato, a weather forecaster, explains the future snow forecast. [Video: 2 minutes 42 seconds] (Not available on data broadcasting)
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November consumer price index rises 3.7% year-on-year, first level in 40 years and 11 months
2022-12-23 12:44:00
Looking at the price movements of goods and services consumed at home, the consumer price index in November this year rose 3.7% from the same month last year, excluding fresh food, which fluctuates greatly depending on the weather. The 3.7% rate of increase is the first level in 40 years and 11 months since December 1981.
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[Video] Makubetsu Town, Hokkaido Fallen utility poles block roads
2022-12-23 12:34:00
On the national highway in Makubetsu Town, Hokkaido, where it is snowing heavily, utility poles and other items have fallen and are blocking the road, and police officers are taking measures such as detouring cars to the surrounding roads.
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Aichi Shinshiro Tunnel construction causes container to fall, 2 people underlay, 1 death
2022-12-23 12:31:00
On the morning of the 23rd, a metal container fell at a tunnel construction site on the Sanen Nanshin Expressway in Shinshiro City, Aichi Prefecture, and two male workers were trapped under it. Two people were taken to the hospital, but one was confirmed dead and the other was in cardiopulmonary arrest.
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Kanagawa Chigasaki male stabbing suspect involved with real estate company
2022-12-23 12:28:00
The 50-year-old suspect, who was arrested on the 22nd in the murder of a 55-year-old man at a house in Chigasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, was involved in a real estate company run by the man, according to investigative sources. I understood from the interview. Police are investigating whether there was any trouble between the two.
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Heavy snow 8 dead nationwide, 45 injured (8 am on 23rd) Fire and Disaster Management Agency, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
2022-12-23 12:14:00
According to a summary by the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, eight people died and 45 people were injured as of 8:00 am on the 23rd due to intermittent heavy snowfall from the 17th of this month. In addition to heavy snowfall centered on the Sea of Japan side, areas that normally have little snow, such as the Pacific Ocean side of Shikoku, are also covered with snow. please.
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[Updated from time to time] Heavy snow Situation in various places Stuck in Kumamoto Traffic impact
2022-12-23 12:09:00
Heavy snowfall is expected from around Monday on the 26th, mainly on the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan to western Japan, and heavy snowfall is also expected on the Pacific side. People are calling for vigilance against traffic effects and refraining from going out unnecessarily and non-urgently. We will keep you updated on the situation in each area.
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Last month's consumer price index rose 3.7% year-on-year, the first level in 40 years and 11 months
2022-12-23 12:08:00
The consumer price index for last month and November, which looks at the price movements of goods and services consumed at home, rose 3.7% from the same month last year, excluding fresh food, which fluctuates greatly depending on the weather. The 3.7% rate of increase is the first level in 40 years and 11 months since December 1981.
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Suspected of smuggling 1.9 kg of stimulants equivalent to more than 100 million yen to Narita Airport Arrested company employee
2022-12-23 12:07:00
A 47-year-old office worker was arrested for smuggling approximately 1.9 kilograms of stimulants, with a final trafficking price of over 100 million yen, from the United States to Narita Airport by airmail.
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Severe warning for heavy snow Record heavy snow on the Pacific side of Shikoku Increased snowfall over 26 days
2022-12-23 12:04:00
Due to the strong winter-type atmospheric pressure pattern, snow is increasing from northern Japan to the Sea of Japan side of western Japan, mainly in Hokuriku and Hokkaido, and in Kochi City, the amount of snowfall is the highest in recorded history. It is The snow is expected to continue until the 26th of this month, and the snow cover is expected to increase further.
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Off the coast of Senkaku 2 ships of the China Coast Guard Newly enter territorial waters Another 2 ships are outside territorial waters
2022-12-23 11:55:00
On the morning of the 23rd, two ships of the China Coast Guard newly entered the territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, and another two ships that had been intruding on the territorial waters since the 22nd left the territorial waters. The two vessels that have entered territorial waters are trying to approach Japanese fishing boats operating nearby, and the Japan Coast Guard has deployed patrol boats to ensure the safety of the fishing boats and continues to warn them to leave territorial waters immediately. .
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Food and beverages scheduled to raise prices next year Over 7,000 items Significant price increases of 18% on average
2022-12-23 11:46:00
More than 7,000 items of food and beverages will be subject to price hikes next year, according to a credit research company. A number of companies have decided to raise prices by an average of 18%.
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Former CEO of FTX trading Deposit of about 33 billion yen Bail fraud and other crimes
2022-12-23 11:16:00
Founder Bankman-Fried, who was accused of fraud and other crimes in connection with the bankruptcy of FTX Trading, a major crypto asset exchange, appeared in court in New York and paid approximately 33 billion yen in Japanese yen. , was released on bail.
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Heavy snow 8 dead nationwide, 45 injured (8 am on 23rd) Fire and Disaster Management Agency, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
2022-12-23 11:11:00
According to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, 8 people died and 45 people were injured as of 8:00 am on the 23rd due to intermittent heavy snow from the 17th of this month. In addition to heavy snowfall centered on the Sea of Japan side, snow is also accumulating in areas where there is usually little snow, such as the Pacific Ocean side of Shikoku. Please be careful.
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Last month's consumer price index rose 3.7% year-on-year, the first level in 40 years and 11 months
2022-12-23 11:03:00
The consumer price index for last month and November, which looks at the price movements of goods and services consumed at home, rose 3.7% from the same month last year, excluding fresh food, which fluctuates greatly depending on the weather. The 3.7% rate of increase is the first level in 40 years and 11 months since December 1981.
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Prime Minister Kishida ``Next year's budget proposal will open up the future, early enactment''
2022-12-23 10:59:00
Prime Minister Kishida said that the budget proposal for next fiscal year and fiscal 2023, which has the largest total amount of the general account ever, is a budget to overcome the difficulties we face and open up the future, and he wants to pass it promptly at the ordinary session of the Diet next year. I was.
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[Updated from time to time] Heavy snow situation in various places Snow in Kochi also affects traffic
2022-12-23 10:50:00
Heavy snowfall is expected from around Monday on the 26th, mainly on the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan to western Japan, and heavy snowfall is also expected on the Pacific side. People are calling for vigilance against traffic effects and refraining from going out unnecessarily and non-urgently. We will keep you updated on the situation in each area.
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Strict vigilance against heavy snow Kanazawa has "remarkable heavy snow" Refrain from going out unnecessarily
2022-12-23 09:53:00
Due to the strong winter-type atmospheric pressure pattern, snow is increasing from northern Japan to western Japan on the Sea of Japan side, mainly in Hokuriku and Hokkaido. In Kanazawa City, the snowfall amounted to 20 centimeters in 6 hours until 8:00 am on the 23rd, and "weather information on remarkable heavy snow" was announced. The risk of large-scale traffic disturbances is increasing, and strict vigilance is required.
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Power outages in various places due to heavy snow 6,180 houses in Hokkaido have blackouts
2022-12-23 09:51:00
According to Hokkaido Electric Power Co., as of 11:10 am, about 6,180 households in Hokkaido, mainly in the Tokachi and Okhotsk regions, are without power. More than 100 households are out of power in the Tokachi region: approximately 910 households in Obihiro City, approximately 540 households in Taiki Town, approximately 150 households in Shimizu Town, approximately 140 households in Makubetsu Town, and Hiroo Town. There are about 130 units in ▽Toyokoro-cho, about 110 units. ▼In the Hidaka region, about 1,150 households in Erimo Town, ▼In the Kushiro region, about 190 households in Shiranuka Town and ▽about 130 households in Kushiro City have lost power. ▼In the Okhotsk region, ▽1090 units in Monbetsu City, ▽220 units in Okoppe Town, ▽140 units in Oumu Town, ▽140 units in Kiyosato Town, ▽100 units in Saroma Town, ▼In the Nemuro Region, ▽ About 130 households in Betsukai-cho, about 110 households in Nakashibetsu-cho, and about 130 households in the Soya district of Esaiwa-cho have lost power. Hokkaido Electric Power Co. is investigating the cause and is proceeding with restoration work.
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Power outages in various places affected by heavy snow In Niigata, 2700 households have blackouts
2022-12-23 09:10:00
According to the Tohoku Electric Power Network, about 2,700 houses in Niigata Prefecture were without power as of 8:00 am on the 23rd due to the effects of fallen trees due to heavy snow. The breakdown is approximately 2,100 units in Sado City and approximately 500 units in Kashiwazaki City.
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Strict vigilance against heavy snow Kanazawa has "remarkable heavy snow" Refrain from going out unnecessarily
2022-12-23 09:08:00
Due to the strong winter-type atmospheric pressure pattern, snow is increasing from northern Japan to western Japan on the Sea of Japan side, mainly in Hokuriku and Hokkaido. In Kanazawa City, the snowfall amounted to 20 centimeters in 6 hours until 8:00 am on the 23rd, and "weather information on remarkable heavy snow" was announced. The risk of large-scale traffic disturbances is increasing, and strict vigilance is required.
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Last month's consumer price index rose 3.7% year-on-year, the first level in 40 years and 11 months
2022-12-23 08:39:00
The consumer price index for last month and November, which looks at the price movements of goods and services consumed at home, rose 3.7% from the same month last year, excluding fresh food, which fluctuates greatly depending on the weather. The 3.7% rate of increase is the first level in 40 years and 11 months since December 1981. Prices continue to rise, mainly due to rising prices of food, electricity, and gas.
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[JAF Commentary] The Danger of Getting Stuck What to do if you have no choice but to get into a car?
2022-12-23 08:22:00
Driving a car in heavy snow can pose a danger such as getting stuck. We asked Mr. Masaya Yumizu, a traffic safety instructor at JAF = Japan Automobile Federation, about things to be aware of when you have to go out. [Video: 2 minutes 48 seconds] (Not available on data broadcasting)
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[Updated from time to time] Heavy snow situation in various places Snow in Kochi also affects traffic
2022-12-23 07:53:00
Heavy snowfall is expected from around Monday on the 26th, mainly on the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan to western Japan, and heavy snowfall is also expected on the Pacific side. People are calling for vigilance against traffic effects and refraining from going out unnecessarily and non-urgently. We will keep you updated on the situation in each area.
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[Explanation by a weather forecaster] Heavy snow mainly on the Sea of Japan side Points to be careful about
2022-12-23 07:24:00
From now on, the snow will intensify in various places, and it is expected that there will be heavy snow around Monday on the 26th, mainly on the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan and western Japan, and there will also be heavy snow on the Pacific Ocean side. Yasuhiro Hiyama, a weather forecaster, explains the future prospects and points to watch out for. [Video: 1 minute 50 seconds] (Not available on data broadcasting)
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Beware of heavy snow Expect heavy storms on the Sea of Japan side Refrain from going out unnecessarily
2022-12-23 06:55:00
Due to the strong winter-type atmospheric pressure pattern, snowfall is increasing from northern Japan to western Japan on the Sea of Japan side and Hokkaido. From now on, the snow will intensify in various places, and it is expected that there will be heavy snow around Monday on the 26th, mainly on the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan and western Japan, and there will also be heavy snow on the Pacific Ocean side. Please be aware of traffic impacts such as getting stuck in cars, and refrain from going out unnecessarily.
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[Updated from time to time] Heavy snow situation in various places Road closures one after another
2022-12-23 06:46:00
Heavy snowfall is expected from around Monday on the 26th, mainly on the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan to western Japan, and heavy snowfall is also expected on the Pacific side. People are calling for vigilance against traffic effects and refraining from going out unnecessarily and non-urgently. We will keep you updated on the situation in each area.
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[Explanation by a weather forecaster] Heavy snow mainly on the Sea of Japan side Points to be careful about
2022-12-23 06:28:00
From now on, the snow will intensify in various places, and it is expected that there will be heavy snow around Monday on the 26th, mainly on the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan and western Japan, and there will also be heavy snow on the Pacific Ocean side. Yasuhiro Hiyama, a weather forecaster, explains the future prospects and points to watch out for. [Video: 1 minute 46 seconds] (Not available in data broadcasting)
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Toshiba management restructuring negotiations Bank side decides policy to loan a total of 1.2 trillion yen
2022-12-23 06:12:00
Toshiba is considering whether to accept the proposal made by the investment fund to resolve the current management turmoil through management restructuring. In response to the proposal of this fund, the bank will decide to make a huge loan totaling 1.2 trillion yen, and the focus will be on what kind of conclusion Toshiba will make.
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Financing decisions for start-up companies To introduce a system using AI Mitsubishi UFJ
2022-12-23 06:01:00
The major financial company "Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group" will introduce a system in Japan that uses AI (artificial intelligence) to make financing decisions for start-up companies within the next fiscal year. The aim is to lead to quick financing and support the growth of start-up companies.
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Putin “Destroy US-Donated Patriots”
2022-12-23 05:37:00
Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated his intention to continue the military invasion next year, and warned that the United States would provide Ukraine with the Patriot surface-to-air missile system, saying, "We will destroy it."
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Next fiscal year's budget proposal Today's cabinet decision, the largest ever 114.38 trillion yen
2022-12-23 05:30:00
At an extraordinary cabinet meeting on the 23rd, the government will decide on the budget for next fiscal year and fiscal 2023, which will bring the total amount of the general account to about 114.38 trillion yen, the largest ever. Although the size of the defense budget has increased significantly, the structure of relying on government bonds for more than 30% of the financial resources has not changed, and the severe financial situation continues.
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Kanagawa Chigasaki male stabbing case 50-year-old suspect arrested on suspicion of murder
2022-12-23 01:00:00
On the 20th of this month, a man was killed by a man who visited his home in Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and on the night of the 22nd, the police arrested a 50-year-old suspect who appeared at a police station in Chiba Prefecture on suspicion of murder. .
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Emperor Akihito celebrates his 89th birthday today
2022-12-23 00:01:00
Emperor Akihito celebrated his 89th birthday on the 23rd.
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