Main news(2023/01/30)
Ukraine appeals to Europe and the United States to accelerate weapons supply, Russia strongly opposes
2023-01-30 20:54:00
The Ukrainian government is appealing to the West to speed up its arms supply as Russian forces continue to attack eastern and southern Ukraine. On the other hand, a high-ranking official of the Russian Foreign Ministry strongly opposes that the situation does not allow ceasefire negotiations with the Western side, which has decided to provide tanks.
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Official request for extradition of 4 people
2023-01-30 20:01:00
The Japanese embassy in the Philippines held discussions with the Philippine Department of Justice on the 30th regarding a series of wide-area robberies in Japan, and four Japanese suspects who are detained in the local immigration facility have been identified. It has been revealed that it has formally requested to hand over to the Japanese side.
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Hazardous PFAS detected in blood test more than 3 times higher than national survey National government considers countermeasures
2023-01-30 19:11:00
Concerning the organic fluorine compound PFOS, which has been pointed out to be harmful, a blood test for residents in the Tama area of Tokyo conducted by experts together with citizens' groups showed that the number of blood tests was more than three times higher than that of a survey conducted by the national government. The result that PFOS etc. in the blood concentration was detected was announced. Regarding "PFAS", which is a chemical substance including "PFOS", the government plans to compile a direction for countermeasures and how information should be disseminated.
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Tochigi Watarase Reservoir Reported to the fire department that the undergrowth was burning.
2023-01-30 19:01:00
According to the fire department, around 3:20 pm on the 30th, there was a report that "the undergrowth was burning" at the Watarase Reservoir, which spans Tochigi City. The site is near the northwest of Lake Yanaka in the Watarase Reservoir, and firefighters are working to extinguish the fire. So far, there have been no reports of injuries.
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"Sheena & Rockets" guitarist Makoto Ayukawa dies at 74
2023-01-30 18:53:00
Makoto Ayukawa, the guitarist of the popular rock band Sheena & Rockets, died of pancreatic cancer on the 29th. he was 74 years old.
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Yakult Takatsu to the professional baseball camp-in to enter Okinawa Each team
2023-01-30 17:53:00
The professional baseball camp will start on February 1st. Ahead of that, Yakult players who aim for the first three consecutive Central League titles in the history of the team entered Okinawa. Director Shingo Takatsu said enthusiastically, "I want to organize what I have to do and have a fulfilling camp." Each team is entering the camp one after another.
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Kansai Electric Power Takahama Nuclear Power Station Unit 4 automatically shuts down Abnormal signal of rapid decrease in neutron amount
2023-01-30 17:16:00
According to the Nuclear Regulation Authority, at Unit 4 of the Kansai Electric Power Company's Takahama Nuclear Power Station in Fukui Prefecture, an abnormal signal was issued indicating a rapid decrease in the amount of neutrons, which indicates the state of nuclear fission in the reactor. The furnace automatically shuts down.
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Former Self-Defense Forces female victim of sexual assault, without adequate investigation or response, sued by government
2023-01-30 17:04:00
A former Self-Defense Force officer who was sexually assaulted by the Ground Self-Defense Force reportedly filed a complaint, but was not adequately investigated and dealt with. filed a lawsuit seeking damages.
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"Magnet ball" Regulations on manufacturing and sales due to a series of accidental ingestion
2023-01-30 16:39:00
There have been a series of accidents in which children accidentally swallow toys called "magnet balls," which use powerful magnets. For this reason, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has decided to regulate the manufacture and sale of balls with a diameter of less than 3 cm and strong magnetic force.
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Toyota last year's sales volume was the world's top for 3 consecutive years, and the situation of other companies
2023-01-30 16:35:00
The sales volume of the major automakers for the past year was all set, and the Toyota Motor Group as a whole was over 10.48 million units, surpassing the German Volkswagen group and becoming the world's top for the third consecutive year.
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Conveyor-belt sushi Sushiro Customer nuisance video “Consult with the police and deal strictly”
2023-01-30 16:16:00
In response to a video posted on social media of a customer harassing a customer inside a conveyor belt sushi restaurant chain Sushiro, the company released its comments and will take strict action after consulting with the police. I'm doing it.
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Nissan and Renault basic agreement to review the investment ratio to an equal position
2023-01-30 16:11:00
Nissan Motor and Renault announced a statement in negotiations to review their current capital relationship, revealing that they basically agreed to review the investment ratio of both companies on an equal footing.
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Invitation issued to Senator Garthy to attend Diet session, first since 1949
2023-01-30 15:38:00
Mr. Otsuji, Speaker of the House of Councillors, issued a written "invitation" to NHK Party member of the House of Councillors Gersey, who continued to be absent from the Diet, in accordance with the Diet Law. Disciplinary proceedings are expected to proceed if Garthy refuses to attend.
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Request for recurrence prevention measures against Aleph Assets sharply decreased Public Security Intelligence Agency
2023-01-30 15:11:00
Regarding the cult Aleph, which changed its name from Aum Shinrikyo, the Public Security Intelligence Agency has banned the use of facilities and receiving donations for six months, stating that some of the required activity reports have not been made, preventing a recurrence. I requested that the penalty be applied.
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Nagano Nozawa Onsen One person died outside the course Unknown snowboarding man
2023-01-30 14:50:00
On the morning of the 30th, a man was found dead in the backcountry outside the ski resort in Nozawa Onsen, Nagano Prefecture. Police are confirming the identity of a 38-year-old man who went missing while snowboarding on the 28th.
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"Cooperate with blood donation" Shimane due to difficulty in securing blood such as blood transfusion due to heavy snow
2023-01-30 13:47:00
Due to the heavy snow, the Shimane Prefecture Red Cross Blood Center is calling for cooperation in donating blood, saying that it is difficult to secure blood for blood transfusions because the circulation bus that accepts blood donations cannot operate in Shimane Prefecture.
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Nissan and Renault Approve the basic agreement proposal, such as reviewing the investment ratio on an equal footing
2023-01-30 13:19:00
It turned out that Nissan Motor and Renault approved the agreement on basic items, such as reviewing the investment ratio of both companies on an equal footing in negotiations to review the current capital relationship. Both companies are expected to make an announcement on the 30th, and negotiations are in the final stage with the aim of reaching an agreement.
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Prime Minister's eldest son Official car tourism report Ministry of Foreign Affairs "There is no personal tourism"
2023-01-30 12:44:00
Regarding the report that Secretary Kishida's eldest son, Shotaro, who accompanied Prime Minister Kishida on a tour of Europe and the United States, went sightseeing in an official car, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to a question from the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, saying, "There was no action for personal tourism motives. ', he replied in writing.
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Olympic bid-rigging test competition winning bidder, final competition also received total of about 40 billion yen
2023-01-30 12:30:00
In a bid rigging case involving bidding for work related to the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics test competitions, all of the successful bidders received orders for the operation of the Games in the form of negotiated contracts, totaling approximately 40 billion yen. I found out through interviews with the people involved that it was going up. The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's special investigation department and others are believed to be investigating the actual situation on the grounds that there is a suspicion that collusion has taken place, with a view to winning orders for the tournament's operations, which are more expensive.
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Komae robbery murder case Damaged items are 3 wristwatches and 1 ring worth about 600,000 yen
2023-01-30 12:07:00
Among the wide-area robberies that have occurred one after another nationwide, in a robbery-murder case in which an elderly woman was murdered at a house in Komae City, Tokyo, three wristwatches and one ring were stolen from the house at the scene, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. I found out from the interview. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the suspicion that a group led by a person named "Luffy" or "Kim" was also involved in this incident.
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More than 200 tickets such as Kabuki Unauthorized resale or suspect in his 20s Metropolitan Police Department
2023-01-30 12:01:00
A suspect in his 20s was arrested for illegally reselling tickets for Kabuki and other performances on the Internet at twice the regular price. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating that more than 200 tickets such as theaters have been illegally resold so far.
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Philippine justice minister extradition of Japanese to talks with Japan tomorrow
2023-01-30 11:58:00
Regarding the series of wide-area robberies that have occurred one after another in Japan, regarding the request for the extradition of Japanese nationals detained in immigration facilities in the Philippines, Philippine Justice Minister Lemuria will announce that President Marcos, who is scheduled for next month, will With the visit to Japan in mind, he said, "I want to solve it before the president's visit to Japan," and clarified that he will consult with the Japanese side on the 31st.
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Effects of severe cold Vegetables such as cucumbers have greatly increased in price
2023-01-30 11:55:00
Due to the recent severe cold weather, the prices of vegetables such as cucumbers shipped to Tokyo from various places have risen sharply.
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President Zelensky appeals for military assistance to accelerate the supply of new weapons
2023-01-30 11:51:00
The British Ministry of Defense said Ukrainian soldiers have arrived in the UK for tank training, which is expected to begin on March 30. Under these circumstances, in Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine, missiles landed on houses, killing an elderly woman and continuing to increase the number of civilian casualties, and President Zelensky is appealing to Western countries for further military assistance.
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Police are confirming two people found near the site of the avalanche in Otari, Nagano
2023-01-30 11:16:00
Two people were found earlier as a result of a police search around the site of an avalanche in the backcountry off the course of a ski resort in Otari Village, Nagano Prefecture. Police are trying to determine if two foreign men were caught in the avalanche.
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Drone attack on Iran munitions factory US leading newspaper "Israel attack"
2023-01-30 09:14:00
The Iranian government has announced that drone strikes on the country's munitions factories have been unsuccessful, with some shot down.
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[Updated as needed] Russia invades Ukraine (movement on the 30th)
2023-01-30 08:15:00
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 surrounding the situation in Ukraine on the 30th (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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Fed to reduce monetary policy meeting from 31st
2023-01-30 07:33:00
The Federal Reserve Board, which is the central bank of the United States, will hold a meeting to decide monetary policy for two days from the 31st. Markets are increasingly betting that the Fed will scale back its interest rate hike to 0.25%, as inflation tends to subside.
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Over 4,300 households in Ishikawa Prefecture continue to experience water outages due to cold weather [Information on water supply stations on the 30th]
2023-01-30 07:23:00
As of the morning of the 30th, more than 4,300 households in four cities and towns in Ishikawa Prefecture are still without water due to freezing and bursting of water pipes due to the cold weather. (Information on water stations on the 30th is posted in the second half of the article.)
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Ukrainian soldiers arrive in UK to start tank training today
2023-01-30 07:04:00
The British Ministry of Defense has announced that Ukrainian soldiers have arrived in the UK for tank training, and training is expected to begin on the 30th.
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Miyazaki Annual event for raising wild horses by burning fields in their habitat
2023-01-30 06:52:00
At Cape Toi in Miyazaki Prefecture, where wild horses called "Misakiuma" inhabit, the customary burning of fields was held.
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Three pharmaceutical companies in Osaka start joint transportation to address the 2024 problem
2023-01-30 06:50:00
Three pharmaceutical companies headquartered in Osaka have jointly started shipping pharmaceuticals in Japan this month. Amid concerns about a shortage of drivers, we would like to improve the efficiency of logistics.
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What is the reason why it is chosen as an escape destination and a crime base for Japanese people?
2023-01-30 06:28:00
In the wide-area robbery cases that have occurred one after another all over the country, the Metropolitan Police Department suspects that a Japanese person named "Luffy" of a group based in the Philippines was giving instructions to the executives. When I looked into it, I found that there were actually cases in the past where Japanese people chose the Philippines as a place of escape or a base for crimes. The Roppongi club attack incident, the ground worker incident... Why the Philippines?
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Avalanche in Otari Village, Nagano To search for two unconscious people Accidents outside the course
2023-01-30 06:19:00
On the afternoon of the 29th, at least five foreigners skiing in the backcountry off the course of a ski resort in Otari Village, Nagano Prefecture, were caught in an avalanche, and police searched for two unconscious men at the scene. will be held from the morning of the 30th.
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Wide area robbery A person named "Kim" was involved in the Komae robbery murder case
2023-01-30 06:04:00
In one of the wide-area robberies that have occurred one after another across the country, in a robbery-murder case in which an elderly woman was murdered at a house in Komae City, Tokyo, the mobile phone found in the rental car that the Metropolitan Police Department seized as being used in the crime said, "Kim.・From an interview with investigative officials, it was found that a record of the address of the victim's house being sent in advance was left from a person who called himself "Yeongjun". In the series of incidents, people who call themselves "Luffy" and "Kim" are believed to be the instructors, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the suspicion that the same group was involved in the Komae City incident.
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China Coast Guard ship intrudes into territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands, Japan Coast Guard continues to warn
2023-01-30 05:24:00
In the early hours of the 30th, a ship of the China Coast Guard intruded into Japanese territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture to match the movements of Japanese fishing boats. The Japan Coast Guard has deployed patrol boats to ensure the safety of fishing boats, and continues to warn Coast Guard ships to leave the territorial waters immediately.
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