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Main news(2022/12/31)


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NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen begins.

2022-12-31 21:08:00
At the NHK Hall in Shibuya, Tokyo, rehearsals by the performers are being held before the annual NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.

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Unification match for the super flyweight championship Ioka cannot unify the two groups with a draw

2022-12-31 20:27:00
Professional boxing, WBO = World Boxing Organization super flyweight champion Kazuto Ioka faced the WBA = World Boxing Association champion and American Joshua Franco in a unification match for the throne, and made his 6th defense with a decision draw. However, the two groups did not unify.

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Yamagata Tsuruoka Residential landslide behind about 10 buildings Collapse Search continues without contact with 2 people

2022-12-31 20:20:00
In the early hours of the 31st, in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, a mountain behind a house collapsed, and about 10 buildings were involved and collapsed, making it impossible to contact two elderly couples. Police and firefighters are continuing their search overnight.

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Yamagata Tsuruoka Residential landslide behind about 10 buildings Collapse Search continues without contact with 2 people

2022-12-31 19:21:00
In the early hours of the 31st, in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, a mountain behind a house collapsed, and about 10 buildings were involved and collapsed, making it impossible to contact two elderly couples. Police and firefighters are continuing their search overnight.

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Russian military attacks infrastructure facilities Increased drone attacks due to lack of missiles

2022-12-31 19:04:00
Even at the end of the year, the Russian army invading Ukraine has repeatedly attacked infrastructure facilities in various places not only with missiles but also with drones. There is a view that the Russian military is increasing its drone strikes as it runs out of missiles.

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Yamagata Tsuruoka Residential landslide behind about 10 buildings Collapse Search continues without contact with 2 people

2022-12-31 19:01:00
In the early hours of the 31st, in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, a mountain behind a house collapsed, and about 10 buildings were involved and collapsed, making it impossible to contact two elderly couples. Police and firefighters are continuing their search overnight.

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Former Pope Benedict XVI dies

2022-12-31 18:59:00
The Vatican announced that the former pope, Benedict XVI, who resigned in 2013, died on the morning of the 31st. he was 95 years old.

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Namahage goes around houses to pray for good health Akita

2022-12-31 18:56:00
On the night of New Year's Eve on the 31st, in Oga City, Akita Prefecture, a traditional event called "Oga no Namahage" is held, in which a man wearing a demon-like mask visits local houses to pray for good health in the New Year.

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Deliver New Year's cards one day early along the approach to avoid congestion on New Year's Day Okayama

2022-12-31 18:45:00
In order to avoid congestion on New Year's Day, New Year's cards were delivered one day early on New Year's Eve on the 31st along the approach to Mogami Inari Shrine in Okayama City, which is crowded with people visiting for New Year's visits every year.

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Yamagata Tsuruoka A landslide behind a house collapsed about 10 houses, unable to contact 2 people

2022-12-31 18:12:00
In the early hours of the 31st, in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, a mountain behind a house collapsed, and about 10 buildings were involved and collapsed, making it impossible to contact two elderly couples. Police and firefighters are continuing to search.

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The number of 18-year-old new adults is 1.12 million The number of people turning 20 is the lowest since 1968

2022-12-31 17:06:00
According to Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications estimates, 1.12 million people will enter the New Year at the age of 18. Also, in order to compare with the past, the number of 20-year-olds is 1.17 million, the lowest number since we started collecting estimates.

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Yamagata Tsuruoka A landslide behind a house collapsed about 10 houses, unable to contact 2 people

2022-12-31 16:07:00
In the early hours of the 31st, in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, a mountain behind a house collapsed, and about 10 buildings were involved and collapsed, making it impossible to contact two elderly couples. Police and firefighters are continuing to search.

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Kochi New Year's local cuisine "Sarabachi cuisine" preparation final

2022-12-31 15:57:00
Ahead of the New Year, long-established restaurants in Kochi City are nearing the end of their preparations for the local cuisine for the New Year, ``Sarabachi Cuisine''.

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Japan-U.S.-South Korea telephone talks confirm close cooperation after North Korea missile launch

2022-12-31 15:26:00
In response to the ballistic missile launch by North Korea, a senior official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held telephone discussions with high-ranking officials from the United States and South Korea. I conveyed my intention to actively contribute and confirmed close cooperation.

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Year-end jumbo lottery winning number determined

2022-12-31 14:53:00
A lottery for the "Year-end Jumbo Lottery" where 1 billion yen is awarded for the first and second prizes was held, and the winning numbers were decided.

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New Year's Eve with "Izumo Soba" Matsue Bustling with Long-Established Soba Restaurants

2022-12-31 14:49:00
Soba restaurants in Matsue City are bustling with people who want to spend their New Year's Eve eating Izumo soba.

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Yamagata Tsuruoka A landslide behind a house collapsed about 10 houses, unable to contact 2 people

2022-12-31 14:44:00
In the early hours of the 31st, in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, a mountain behind a house collapsed, and about 10 buildings were involved and collapsed, making it impossible to contact two elderly couples. Police and firefighters are continuing to search.

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Zaporizhia nuclear power plant standby power system cut by shelling

2022-12-31 13:44:00
The IAEA = International Atomic Energy Agency issued a statement on the 30th, revealing that the backup power system that supplies power to the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine was cut off by shelling. The power supply from the outside continues, and there is no problem with the cooling of the nuclear power plant.

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Osaka Sakai Two people died in a hit-and-run Arrested worker ``Drinking before driving''

2022-12-31 13:33:00
A construction worker who was arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run in an incident in which four men patrolling a neighborhood association in Sakai City, Osaka, were hit by a car and killed two people, responded to a police investigation, ``Before driving. I drank alcohol." On the other hand, he stated that he did not recognize that he hit people, and the police are investigating the situation at that time in more detail.

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``Udon Prefecture'' Kagawa

2022-12-31 13:31:00
On the 31st of New Year's Eve, udon restaurants in various parts of Kagawa, the "Udon Prefecture", are bustling with customers from the morning looking for New Year's Eve Udon.

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Average annual income of single-mother households is 3.73 million yen, less than half of all households with children.

2022-12-31 13:28:00
According to a summary by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the average annual income of single-mother households nationwide is estimated to be 3.73 million yen in 2020, which is less than half of all households with children.

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Yamagata Tsuruoka A landslide behind a house collapsed about 10 houses, unable to contact 2 people

2022-12-31 12:03:00
In the early hours of the 31st, in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, a mountain behind a house collapsed, and about 10 buildings were involved and collapsed, making it impossible to contact two elderly couples. Police and firefighters are continuing to search.

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North Korea launches three short-range ballistic missiles into the Sea of ​​Japan Ministry of Defense

2022-12-31 11:19:00
According to the Ministry of Defense, three ballistic missiles were launched from North Korea on the morning of the 31st, and it is estimated that all of them fell into the Sea of ​​Japan outside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone). It was the first ballistic missile launch by North Korea since December 23, and the Ministry of Defense continues to be on alert.

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More than 1,000 phone consultations for the former Unification Church to help victims by strengthening support Ministry of Justice

2022-12-31 11:11:00
Since November, more than 1,000 consultations have been received on the "Houterasu," a phone consultation service for victims of issues surrounding the former Unification Church. It is a policy that leads to the relief of victims.

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Russian military missile attack at the end of the year Ukraine emphasizes countermeasures

2022-12-31 11:09:00
The Russian military has repeatedly attacked various parts of Ukraine with missiles and drones at the end of the year. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, "We will further strengthen our air defense system next year," and reiterated his stance of thoroughly countering Russian aggression based on military support from Europe and the United States.

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Yamagata Tsuruoka A landslide behind a house damaged multiple buildings, and two people could not be contacted

2022-12-31 10:59:00
In the early hours of the 31st, in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, a hill behind a house collapsed, and about 10 buildings were caught in it and collapsed. Police and firefighters are continuing to search.

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Cristiano Ronaldo joins Al-Nasr in Saudi Arabia

2022-12-31 10:37:00
Cristiano Ronaldo, the ace of the Portuguese national football team, will be transferred to Arnasr in the Middle East and Saudi Arabia. Ronaldo left Manchester United in the English Premier League in November, and his trends were attracting attention.

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Yamagata Tsuruoka A landslide behind a house damaged multiple buildings, and two people could not be contacted

2022-12-31 10:16:00
In the early hours of the 31st, in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, a hill behind a house collapsed, and about 10 buildings were caught in it and collapsed. Police and firefighters are continuing to search.

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[Breaking news] North Korea launched three short-range ballistic missiles into the Sea of ​​Japan Ministry of Defense

2022-12-31 10:05:00
According to the Ministry of Defense, three ballistic missiles were launched from North Korea on the morning of the 31st, and it is estimated that all of them fell into the Sea of ​​Japan outside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone). It was the first ballistic missile launch by North Korea since December 23, and the Ministry of Defense continues to be on alert.

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Russian Presidential Office “Does not send Happy New Year messages to unfriendly countries”

2022-12-31 10:03:00
Even at the end of the year, the Russian military has repeatedly attacked various parts of Ukraine with missiles and drones. Under these circumstances, the Russian presidential office has said that President Putin will not send his customary New Year message to the leaders of countries that take unfriendly measures, and the deepening conflict between Russia and Europe and the United States has been highlighted again. .

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Suspected of burying and abandoning bodies in Sendai apartment, two men and women arrested

2022-12-31 09:52:00
Two men and women aged 30 and 31 were arrested by the police for damaging the body in an apartment in Sendai City and burying it in the soil in another place and abandoning it. He said that he surrendered himself to the police station in Aomori City, and has generally admitted to the charges against the investigation.

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North Korea launches two possible ballistic missiles Falling outside the EEZ

2022-12-31 08:55:00
The Ministry of Defense announced that a possible ballistic missile was launched from North Korea. According to government officials, it appears to have fallen outside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone). The Ministry of Defense is gathering information to see if there is any impact on Japan.

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Yamagata Tsuruoka A landslide behind a house damaged multiple buildings, and two people could not be contacted

2022-12-31 08:21:00
In the early hours of the 31st, in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, a hill behind a house collapsed and several buildings were involved. Police and firefighters continue to search.

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North Korea launches possible ballistic missile Has it already fallen?

2022-12-31 08:19:00
The Ministry of Defense announced that a possible ballistic missile was launched from North Korea. The Ministry of Defense is gathering information to see if there is any impact on Japan.

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Yamagata Tsuruoka

2022-12-31 07:50:00
In the early morning of the 31st, in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, a mountain behind a house collapsed, and multiple buildings were involved. . Police and fire departments are working to confirm.

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About 10 buildings including houses collapsed on the slopes, two people rescued Yamagata Tsuruoka

2022-12-31 07:02:00
In the early morning of the 31st, a slope collapsed in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, and several buildings including houses were involved, and two people have been rescued from the area so far. According to the police, there is information that about 10 buildings have been damaged, and they are searching for anyone else involved.

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NY stock market Dow average stock price fell below the previous year for the first time in 4 years The rate of decline is 8.7%

2022-12-31 06:59:00
On the 30th, the New York stock market closed its last trading day. Against the backdrop of record inflation and rapid interest rate hikes, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell below the previous year for the first time in four years, and the rate of decline was 8.7%, the largest since 2008 when the Lehman shock occurred.

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Brazilian citizens mourn farewell to 'football king' Pele

2022-12-31 06:51:00
Known as the “King of Soccer,” former Brazilian national team player Pele, who passed away on December 29, played for many years in the Brazilian town where many citizens are reluctant to say goodbye, visiting places related to him. bottom.

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President Putin meets with President Xi of China Willing to strengthen military cooperation

2022-12-31 05:27:00
Russian President Putin met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in an online format and said, ``We are aiming to strengthen cooperation between the two countries' military forces,'' and expressed his desire to further strengthen military cooperation. Meanwhile, President Xi stressed the importance of a diplomatic solution to the situation in Ukraine.

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[Updated from time to time] Russia invades Ukraine (Movement on the 31st)

2022-12-31 05:16:00
Russia's military aggression against Ukraine continues. Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces continues across Ukraine, forcing thousands of civilians to flee the country. We will keep you updated on the developments regarding the situation in Ukraine on the 31st (Japan time), such as the situation of the fighting and the diplomacy of the countries concerned. (There is a 7-hour time difference between Japan and Ukraine, and a 6-hour time difference with Moscow, Russia.)

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Osaka Hirakata Attraction trouble Rescue two people from 50m above the ground

2022-12-31 04:55:00
On the night of the 30th, two men and women riding an attraction at an amusement park in Hirakata City, Osaka, were left behind for about 4 hours at a height of about 50 meters above the ground. Two people were rescued and not injured, but were taken to hospital in debilitated condition.

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