2023-01-05 22:17:00
South Korean intelligence agencies have reported to the Diet that former Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho, who has been involved in negotiations with the United States for many years in North Korea, has been punished for being "purged." However, he said he could not confirm whether he was executed.
2023-01-05 21:03:00
On the 2nd of this month, at an intersection in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, a mini passenger car and a passenger car collided and four people died, and the driver of the passenger car was arrested. I didn't notice the coming car," he said in an interview with the police.
2023-01-05 19:38:00
In Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, on the 31st of last month, a mountain behind a house collapsed and two people were killed in a landslide disaster. It is highly likely that snowmelt water and rainwater seeped into the stratum, and that it occurred."
2023-01-05 19:22:00
What will happen to the economy in 2023? And where is the Japanese economy headed? We asked the top management of companies at the New Year celebrations of three economic organizations, including Keidanren.
2023-01-05 19:13:00
A survey by a credit research company found that more than 7,300 items of food and beverages are scheduled to be raised this year, and more than half of them will be concentrated next month. The number of items with price increases next month is second only to October last year, and we are analyzing that there will be another rush of price increases.
2023-01-05 19:00:00
Tsuruoka City announced that two men and women found at the site of a landslide disaster that occurred in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, were confirmed to be an elderly couple whose safety was unknown.
2023-01-05 18:30:00
What will happen to the economy in 2023? And where is the Japanese economy headed? We asked the top management of companies at the New Year celebrations of three economic organizations, including Keidanren.
2023-01-05 18:16:00
At a press conference at the beginning of the year, Rengo chairman Yoshino pointed out that this is a turning point that will make it more important than ever to raise real wages and feed them into the economy as prices rise. , emphasized that it will do its utmost to realize wage increases.
2023-01-05 18:11:00
An interview with investigators revealed that the two men and women who died in the landslide disaster that occurred in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, were confirmed to be an elderly couple who had lost their safety.
2023-01-05 18:10:00
It was confirmed that dead chickens at a poultry farm in Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture, were infected with avian influenza. On the evening of the 5th, the prefectural government held a task force meeting, and confirmed the policy to start slaughtering approximately 1.3 million birds raised at this poultry farm if a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus with a high fatality rate is detected in the future. Did.
2023-01-05 17:53:00
What will happen to the economy in 2023? And where is the Japanese economy headed? We asked the top management of companies at the New Year celebrations of three economic organizations, including Keidanren.
2023-01-05 17:24:00
The Ministry of Finance has announced that it will raise the ``covenant interest rate'', which indicates interest, to 0.5%, more than double the current rate, for 10-year government bonds to be issued this month. This is the first level in eight years and one month, taking into account that market yields have risen due to the revision of the Bank of Japan's monetary easing measures.
2023-01-05 17:07:00
The New Year's annual "first auction" was held at Toyosu Market in Tokyo on the morning of the 5th, and bluefin tuna landed at Oma Port in Aomori Prefecture was auctioned off for the highest price of 36.04 million yen.
2023-01-05 16:44:00
The Imperial Household Agency has revealed that the emperor and his wife have been showing cold symptoms such as fever since last month. It is now almost recovered.
2023-01-05 16:42:00
At a poultry farm in Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture, it was confirmed that dead chickens were infected with avian influenza. In the future, if a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus with a high fatality rate is detected, the prefecture plans to dispose of approximately 1.3 million chickens raised at this poultry farm.
2023-01-05 16:24:00
The Tokyo metropolitan government is considering a monthly benefit of about 5,000 yen for children up to the age of 18. was
2023-01-05 15:39:00
The Russian-initiated military invasion of Ukraine has gone on unfinished. Ukraine was repeatedly attacked by the Russian military during the year-end and New Year holidays. Even in the capital city of Kyiv, daily air raid warnings forced citizens to evacuate to underground shelters and other places, forcing them to live a tough life.
2023-01-05 15:30:00
At the government and ruling party liaison conference, Prime Minister Kishida asked for cooperation in the early enactment of the new year's budget, etc., saying that the budget and bills to be deliberated in this year's ordinary Diet session are directly related to people's lives.
2023-01-05 15:01:00
Regarding the ordinary Diet session that deliberates on the budget for the new fiscal year, the chief directors of the ruling and opposition parties of the House of Representatives Steering Committee held a telephone conversation, and the ruling party informed the government's policy of convening on January 23.
2023-01-05 14:47:00
Six years ago, the U.S. Embassy in Cuba had significantly reduced its operations and suspended visa issuance after embassy staff complained of unexplained hearing loss and other symptoms. With the number of illegal immigration from Cuba to the United States increasing rapidly, the issuance of all types of visas has been resumed from the 4th.
2023-01-05 14:47:00
Exhibitors showcase their latest technologies and products to the media before the world's largest technology trade fair opens in Las Vegas, USA. The Sony Group and Honda have unveiled for the first time an EV (electric vehicle) prototype under joint development.
2023-01-05 14:30:00
Regarding the unified local elections to be held in April, Prime Minister Kishida emphasized at the Liberal Democratic Party board meeting that he would like to produce results in order to promote policies such as regional revitalization.
2023-01-05 14:05:00
At Ikenobo, the head of the flower arrangement in Kyoto, the annual New Year's ceremony was held, in which students arranged flowers for the first time in hopes of improving their skills.
2023-01-05 13:53:00
Regarding this year's ordinary Diet session, the chief directors of the ruling and opposition parties of the House of Representatives Steering Committee held a telephone conversation, and the ruling party informed the government's policy that it would be convened on the 23rd of this month. If it is convened on the 23rd of this month, the session will last 150 days until June 21st.
2023-01-05 13:14:00
US IT giant Amazon announced on the 4th that it will expand its workforce cuts to more than 18,000 due to the uncertain economic outlook. CEO Andy Jassy revealed in an email sent to his employees earlier today. US media reported in November last year that Amazon was considering laying off about 10,000 jobs.
2023-01-05 12:37:00
On the 5th, a new law was put into effect to help victims of the problems of the former Unification Church. Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno emphasized his intention to steadily improve the enforcement system while disseminating and publicizing the contents of the law.
2023-01-05 12:26:00
The New Year's annual "first auction" was held at Toyosu Market in Tokyo on the morning of the 5th, and bluefin tuna landed at Oma Port in Aomori Prefecture was auctioned off for the highest price of 36.04 million yen.
2023-01-05 12:21:00
Chihiro Kanekawa, known as the famous manager who raised the major chemical manufacturer Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. into a global company, died of pneumonia on the 1st of this month. he was 96 years old.
2023-01-05 12:14:00
In connection with the summit meeting between President Biden and Prime Minister Kishida in Washington, D.C. on the 13th of this month, a senior White House official said that Japan and the United States should be added to the discussion on how to deal with North Korea, which continues to develop nuclear and missile weapons. , emphasized that Japan, the United States and South Korea are considering further military cooperation.
2023-01-05 12:12:00
In the U.S. House of Representatives, opposition parties and Republicans, who occupy the majority, cannot elect the speaker of the House even on the second day of the opening of the Congress. The settlement has been carried over after the third day, and the unusual situation continues.
2023-01-05 11:58:00
US President Biden has revealed that he is considering providing a new armored vehicle that combines mobility and firepower to Ukraine, which is under military invasion by Russia.
2023-01-05 11:52:00
Exhibitors showcase their latest technologies and products to the media before the world's largest technology trade fair opens in Las Vegas, USA. The Sony Group and Honda have unveiled for the first time an EV (electric vehicle) prototype under joint development.
2023-01-05 11:50:00
The Ministry of Finance has announced that it will raise the ``covenant interest rate'', which indicates interest, to 0.5%, more than double the current rate, for 10-year government bonds to be issued this month. This is the first level in eight years and one month, taking into account that market yields have risen due to the revision of the Bank of Japan's monetary easing measures.
2023-01-05 11:47:00
A countdown board displaying the number of days remaining until the opening of the G7 Hiroshima Summit in May was set up at the Prime Minister's official residence, and Prime Minister Kishida emphasized that he would do everything possible to prepare for the success of the summit.
2023-01-05 11:30:00
The Metropolitan Police Department announced on the 5th that the mother of professional wrestler Hana Kimura, who died three years ago while receiving slander on SNS, wrote a slanderous message on the Internet. A man was sent to public prosecutors on suspicion of defamation.
2023-01-05 10:58:00
GM = General Motors, America's largest automaker, sold more than 2.27 million new cars in the United States last year, surpassing Toyota Motor Corporation, which was at the top of the list for the first time in two years.
2023-01-05 10:50:00
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 the situation in Ukraine on the 5th (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.)
2023-01-05 10:49:00
In order to protect endangered animals and plants, the capture of nine new species such as Japanese crayfish and diving beetles for the purpose of buying and selling will be prohibited from this month.
2023-01-05 10:23:00
A popular Iranian actor who was arrested last month for inciting a riot was released on the 4th, amid protests against the regime following the death of a woman arrested for wearing a scarf.
2023-01-05 10:09:00
British Prime Minister Sunak addressed the nation with five promises, including halving record inflation. Workers' strikes demanding higher wages continue, and the administration's approval rating is sluggish.
2023-01-05 07:27:00
The New Year's annual "first auction" was held at Toyosu Market in Tokyo on the morning of the 5th, and bluefin tuna landed at Oma Port in Aomori Prefecture was auctioned off for the highest price of 36.04 million yen.
2023-01-05 07:13:00
The Federal Reserve Board, the central bank of the United States, has released the minutes of its meeting held last month. We found that none of the participants believed that the current monetary tightening would be necessary to keep inflation under control, and that a rate cut would be the right situation this year.
2023-01-05 06:49:00
A survey by the prefecture and the city revealed that an estimated 20,000 cubic meters of landslides occurred in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture on the 31st of last month. On the 5th, the prefecture and city plan to conduct an emergency field survey with experts to confirm whether there is a risk of a secondary disaster.
2023-01-05 06:26:00
On the 4th, the Russian military deployed a frigate equipped with hypersonic missiles. It is said that it will conduct exercises heading to the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, and it seems to be aimed at checking Western countries that continue to provide military support to Ukraine.
2023-01-05 06:12:00
It is the first time in 100 years that the House Speaker cannot be elected due to conflicts between the opposition and Republicans, who hold the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. It's been a day and the situation is still chaotic.
2023-01-05 06:03:00
From this month, the operation of an "electronic prescription" system, which digitizes drug prescriptions and exchanges them online between medical institutions and pharmacies, will begin nationwide. The aim is to avoid duplication of the same medicine and prescription of medicines that do not mix well, and is expected to lead to appropriate medication.
2023-01-05 05:46:00
This September marks the 100th anniversary of the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 (Taisho 12), which killed more than 100,000 people. The Japan Meteorological Agency has launched a new website that summarizes materials such as photos and data that convey the damage at that time, and will be used for future disaster prevention.
2023-01-05 05:02:00
As inbound demand is expected to recover due to an increase in the number of foreign tourists, there is a growing movement to install locker-type vending machines at airports and train stations that can automatically receive duty-free goods ordered online. By streamlining the tax exemption procedures, the aim is to improve convenience for foreign tourists and to respond to the labor shortage on the side of product sales.
2023-01-05 04:56:00
In response to the problems surrounding the former Unification Church, a new law enacted in the previous Diet session to provide relief to victims will come into effect on the 5th.
