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First confirmed model of Chinese military drone Flying between Okinawa main island and Miyako island Ministry of Defense

2023-01-01 23:18:00
The Ministry of Defense announced on the 1st that a Chinese military drone flew over the area between the main island of Okinawa and Miyakojima. Since this is the first model that we have confirmed, we continue to be vigilant and monitor it.

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Housing fire in Muroran, Hokkaido Two people found dead, unable to contact two residents

2023-01-01 21:44:00
On the afternoon of the 1st, there was a fire at a house in Muroran City, Hokkaido, and two people were found dead from the burnt ruins. Police are trying to identify the two people who live in the house after the fire and have lost contact with them.

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In response to North Korea's ballistic missile launch, Japan, the United States, and South Korea senior officials discuss and confirm cooperation

2023-01-01 21:06:00
Following the launch of ballistic missiles by North Korea, senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held telephone discussions with senior officials from the United States and South Korea, and the three countries of Japan, the United States, and South Korea are working closely together on the grounds that the successive launches are a clear challenge to the international community. I made sure to go.

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Fire extinguishing activity continues at an inn in Kawazu-cho, Shizuoka No guest employee injuries

2023-01-01 20:45:00
On the evening of the 1st, a fire broke out at an inn in Kawazu-cho, Shizuoka Prefecture, and it continues to burn today. According to the fire department, no guests or employees were injured, and a firefighter who was fighting the fire was slightly injured.

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Yamagata landslide Unknown elderly couple still unable to be found Searching through the night

2023-01-01 19:12:00
On December 31, at the site of Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, where about 10 buildings collapsed after a hill behind a house collapsed, the search continues, mainly near the house of an elderly couple whose safety is unknown. but still haven't found it. The police and fire department will continue to search through the night on January 1st.

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Ukraine will not attack at the beginning of the year President Putin addresses the nation

2023-01-01 18:36:00
In Ukraine, where Russia continues its military invasion, attacks have not stopped even on January 1st, and residents are facing a tough new year, with power outages reported in southern Kherson. Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a public address to the military headquarters, urging the public for continued support and cooperation while justifying the invasion.

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New Year's Ekiden [Breaking news] Honda defends the top from 4th consecutive victory

2023-01-01 18:00:00
Every year on New Year's Day, the "All Japan Business Ekiden" and "New Year Ekiden", which determine the best men's Ekiden in Japan, are held in Gunma Prefecture. Attention will be paid to whether Honda, who won the first victory last year, will win consecutive victories. The race started at 9:15am. We will keep you up to date with the latest race information.

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Trouble with control facilities at Manila International Airport Cancellation of flights from Japan

2023-01-01 17:54:00
Due to trouble with control facilities at Manila International Airport in the Philippines, flights to and from Southeast Asia that pass through Manila and the Philippines have been affected at Narita Airport and Haneda Airport.

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Many people in New York countdown to welcome the New Year in the rain

2023-01-01 17:51:00
The annual countdown to the New Year was held in Times Square in the center of New York, USA, and many people gathered in the rain to celebrate the start of 2023.

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Trouble with control facilities at Manila International Airport Cancellation of flights from Japan

2023-01-01 16:10:00
Due to trouble with control facilities at Manila International Airport in the Philippines, flights to and from Manila have been canceled at Narita Airport and Haneda Airport. In the future, it is expected that the impact will spread to Southeast Asian flights that pass around the Philippines.

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This year's political situation Will the Kishida administration's approval rating recover?

2023-01-01 15:54:00
In this year's political situation, the focus will be on whether the Kishida administration can restore the sluggish cabinet approval rating. Opposition parties are preparing to intensify their pursuit in response to successive resignations of cabinet ministers, and in October, as the four-year term of office of members of the House of Representatives reaches the halfway point, it is likely that the dissolution of the House of Representatives will be expected.

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Donation from "Moonlight Mask" to police box on New Year's Eve Niigata Sado for 50 years

2023-01-01 15:40:00
On December 31st, New Year's Eve, a donation was delivered to a police box in Sado City, Niigata Prefecture, by a person calling himself "Moonlight Mask". New Year's Eve and New Year's Day donations from "Moonlight Mask" have continued for 50 years, and the police decide to give them to a fund for children who lost their parents in traffic accidents.

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New Year's customary "first sale" at some department stores from New Year's Day

2023-01-01 15:26:00
On New Year's Day, January 1st, some department stores began their annual New Year's sale.

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New Year's Celebration Ceremony at the Imperial Palace, New Year's Greetings by His Majesty the Emperor

2023-01-01 12:51:00
On January 1, New Year's Day, a New Year's celebration ceremony was held at the Imperial Palace, and His Majesty the Emperor made a New Year's greeting, saying, "I pray for the happiness of the people and the development of the country."

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Yamagata A landslide behind a house collapsed about 10 buildings The search for an elderly couple continues on New Year's Day

2023-01-01 12:31:00
On the 31st, at the site of Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, where about 10 buildings collapsed due to the collapse of hills behind houses, an elderly couple who had not been able to contact for a whole day on New Year's Day amid intermittent rain. The search continues.

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New Year's customary "first sale" at some department stores from New Year's Day

2023-01-01 12:23:00
On New Year's Day, January 1st, some department stores began their annual New Year's sale.

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North Korea Kim General Secretary “Possession of nuclear warheads” Emphasizes policy to increase rapidly

2023-01-01 12:15:00
North Korea's state-run Korean Central News Agency reported that the General Assembly of the Central Committee, which decides important policies of the Workers' Party of Korea, was held for six days until December 31, and General Secretary Kim Jong-un said in a speech, "Possession of nuclear warheads. It is necessary to increase the amount in a geometric progression," he said, emphasizing a policy of rapidly increasing the number of nuclear warheads in possession.

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Yamagata A landslide behind a house collapsed about 10 buildings The search for an elderly couple continues on New Year's Day

2023-01-01 12:08:00
On the 31st, at the site of Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, where about 10 buildings collapsed due to the collapse of hills behind houses, an elderly couple who had not been able to contact for a whole day on New Year's Day amid intermittent rain. The search continues.

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2023 "First Sunrise" with thoughts for the New Year in various places

2023-01-01 12:05:00
On the morning of New Year's Day, January 1, many people, including families, gathered at sunrise spots in various places to see the "first sunrise of the year."

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[Updated as needed] Russia invades Ukraine (Movement on January 1)

2023-01-01 12:02:00
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 developments in Ukraine on January 1st (Japan time), including the battle situation 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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New Year's Celebration Ceremony at the Imperial Palace, New Year's Greetings by His Majesty the Emperor

2023-01-01 12:00:00
On January 1, New Year's Day, a New Year's celebration ceremony was held at the Imperial Palace, and His Majesty the Emperor made a New Year's greeting, saying, "I pray for the happiness of the people and the development of the country."

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Russian military invasion President Zelensky "National unity to recapture territory"

2023-01-01 11:45:00
Russia, which continued its military invasion of Ukraine, attacked various places on the 31st, killing one person in the capital Kyiv and injuring 20 people, including one Japanese. In his New Year's speech, President Zelensky emphasized his intention to take back the territory and called on the nation to unite.

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2023 Events to celebrate the start of the New Year around the world

2023-01-01 10:30:00
We welcomed the new year and celebrated the beginning of the new year all over the world.

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North Korea Launches 1 Ballistic Missile Presumed to Fall Outside the EEZ

2023-01-01 08:12:00
According to the Ministry of Defense, it is estimated that a ballistic missile was launched from North Korea in the early hours of the 1st and fell into the Sea of ​​Japan outside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone). North Korea has launched ballistic missiles on the 31st, and the Ministry of Defense continues to be vigilant.

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President Putin ``Just fight, move forward'' Emphasis on continued attack

2023-01-01 06:53:00
Russia continued to attack Ukraine on the 31st, causing damage in various places. Under these circumstances, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the military headquarters and reiterated his stance of continuing the attack, saying, "We just have to fight and move forward."

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Many people visit Meiji Jingu Shrine for New Year's Day

2023-01-01 06:34:00
In the new year, many people visited the Meiji Jingu Shrine in Tokyo for New Year's visit and put their hands together with wishes.

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1 dead, 20 injured including 1 Japanese in attack on capital Kyiv

2023-01-01 05:42:00
In Ukraine, on December 31st, Russian forces also attacked the capital city of Kyiv, killing one person and injuring 20 people, including a Japanese journalist.

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Saitama murder case of 3 parents and children for 1 week Suspect does not testify Investigate the details

2023-01-01 04:33:00
A week has passed since the murder of three children in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture. The suspect has not made a statement about the incident, and the police will investigate the circumstances of the incident by analyzing the materials seized from his home.

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