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Main news(2023/01/31)


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Prime Minister Kishida meets with NATO Secretary General to strengthen cooperation with Russia and China in mind

2023-01-31 22:17:00
On the evening of the 31st, Prime Minister Kishida held talks with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg, who is visiting Japan. Bearing in mind the trends of Russia and China, we agreed on the policy of strengthening cooperation in the area of ​​security in order to protect the international order based on the rule of law.

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Tohoku Shinkansen Wheelchair Slope Board Departure Trouble JR Tokyo Station

2023-01-31 21:44:00
On the afternoon of January 31, at JR Tokyo Station, there was a problem with the Tohoku Shinkansen running about 10 meters with a ramp for wheelchairs attached to the boarding gate, and JR East is investigating the situation in detail, saying that it was ``inappropriate''. increase.

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The last local capital department store "Fujimaru" in Obihiro closed after 120 years of history

2023-01-31 21:02:00
The last local capital department store in Hokkaido, "Fujimaru" in Obihiro City, will close on the 31st, ending its history of more than 120 years. A lot of people visit immediately after opening and enjoy the last shopping.

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Eurozone GDP growth rate in October-December last year +0.1% 7 consecutive quarters of positive growth

2023-01-31 20:54:00
The growth rate of GDP (gross regional product) in the euro area such as Germany and France from October to December last year was +0.1% compared to the previous three months. Although it was positive for the seventh consecutive quarter, the growth rate remained at a low level. In the Eurozone, record high prices continued to put a heavy burden on personal consumption and corporate activities, and the trend of economic slowdown became clear again.

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Prayers for victory and unveiling of new uni before tomorrow's camp-in for professional baseball

2023-01-31 20:04:00
The professional baseball camp will start tomorrow, February 1st. Except for Seibu, which is scheduled to camp on the 6th, each team is entering the camp one after another on the 31st. We have summarized the activities of each team on the day before the camp-in, such as the welcome ceremony, prayers for victory, and the unveiling of new uniforms.

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Wide area robbery Four people in the Philippines are involved in a fraud case with a total damage of about 3.5 billion yen

2023-01-31 19:24:00
Four Japanese nationals detained in an immigration facility in the Philippines are suspected of giving orders under the name of "Luffy" in a series of wide-area robberies that have occurred one after another across the country. It was revealed that he was a member of a group involved in a special fraud case worth 3.5 billion yen. The Metropolitan Police Department plans to dispatch investigators to the Philippines to hand over the four suspects.

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Shibuya Tokyu Department Store main store closed, many shoppers visit

2023-01-31 19:24:00
The department store Tokyu Department Store, which has been in business for more than half a century in Shibuya, Tokyo, closed on the 31st due to a redevelopment project in the city. A 36-story complex will be built on the site, which will change the appearance of Shibuya once again.

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Long-period ground motion shaking skyscrapers to be subject to earthquake early warning tomorrow

2023-01-31 18:55:00
From February 1, the Japan Meteorological Agency will add the long-period ground motion that slowly shakes skyscrapers and other structures during an earthquake to the scope of earthquake early warnings. what will change? What should I do when I hear the information? I will tell you in detail.

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Prime Minister's eldest son purchases souvenirs in official car About half of cabinet ministers accept souvenirs

2023-01-31 18:54:00
About half of the ministers acknowledged that their eldest son, secretary Shotaro, who accompanied Prime Minister Kishida on his tour of Europe and the United States, bought souvenirs and other items in an official car. ” and did not reveal the specific contents.

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Nagano Avalanche Prefectural Tourism Organization asks a group of foreigners involved to shoot

2023-01-31 18:30:00
A group of foreigners caught in an avalanche in the backcountry of Otari Village, Nagano Prefecture, was scheduled to receive part of their travel expenses in return for the prefecture's tourism promotion organization to take pictures of the ski resorts and other places. I understand. The avalanche occurred in the backcountry, not on the ski slopes, and the group said, "We were not aware of the details of the itinerary."

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Hokkaido Heavy rains from tomorrow in the center of Tohoku, blizzards, storms, etc.

2023-01-31 18:05:00
Due to the rapidly developing low pressure, it is expected to be very stormy weather with snow and very strong winds from the 1st to 2nd mainly in Hokkaido and Tohoku. Traffic is affected by blizzards, strong winds, and high waves require vigilance.

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Chunichi Match ball auction listing issue Documents sent to the referee on suspicion of theft

2023-01-31 17:57:00
Last year, a match ball that was not used in the official Chunichi professional baseball game held in Nagoya City was exhibited on an Internet auction site. I sent the documents to the public prosecutor on suspicion of theft because I took it out.

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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

2023-01-31 17:51:00
This is the country's new countermeasure against the problem of "vacant houses" that continue to increase nationwide. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has established a policy to revise the law so that properties with insufficient management are newly designated as ``vacant houses with poor management'' and administrative guidance is provided. If the guidance does not improve the situation, the measures to reduce the property tax on vacant houses will be lifted and appropriate management will be encouraged.

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Leo Fujita, 1st Dan, the youngest professional shogi player in the history of Go, breaks the youngest victory record

2023-01-31 17:48:00
Leo Fujita, a third-year elementary school student who became the youngest professional Go player in history at the age of 9, won his first official match in a game held in Osaka on the 31st, becoming the youngest professional Go player to win. Updated 7 months.

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The government notifies students who have been molested to take measures such as postponing the exam time

2023-01-31 17:30:00
While molestation that takes advantage of the psychology of students who cannot be late has become a problem, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has issued a notice requesting flexible measures such as postponing the examination time if there is damage on the day of the university or high school entrance examination. Submitted to the Board of Education. This is the first time that the country has issued a notice regarding the response to molestation in entrance examinations.

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Kindergarten bus collides with passenger car Seven children are transported with minor injuries Kanagawa Samukawa-cho

2023-01-31 16:59:00
On the afternoon of the 31st, there was an accident in which a kindergarten shuttle bus and a passenger car collided in Samukawa-cho, Kanagawa Prefecture, and seven children were transported to the hospital. According to police, both injuries are believed to be minor.

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Wide area robbery Minister of Justice "2 out of 4 can be handed over to Japan by the end of this week"

2023-01-31 16:47:00
Regarding the series of wide-area robberies that have occurred one after another in Japan, the Philippine Justice Minister Lemuria said at a press conference held on the 31st, "It will be resolved by the time President Marcos visits Japan. Two of the four will be handed over by the end of this week. It is possible," he said, indicating that he would like to hand over to the Japanese side as soon as possible.

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Senbatsu high school baseball march back number "I love you" performance

2023-01-31 16:45:00
The back number "I Love You", which was decided to be the entrance march for the opening ceremony of Senbatsu High School Baseball, which will be held at Koshien Stadium in March, was arranged for the march and shown to the press.

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China BYD Started sales of EV passenger cars in Japan World's second largest EV manufacturer

2023-01-31 16:01:00
BYD, a major Chinese EV = electric vehicle, has started selling EV passenger cars in Japan from January 31st. Attention will be paid to how much the entry of the world's second largest EV manufacturer will affect trends in the Japanese EV market.

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“God's messenger” Deer in Nara Park Unique genes that differ from surrounding deer

2023-01-31 15:16:00
It was found that the deer in Nara Park, which is designated as a national natural monument, has a different genotype from the deer inhabiting the surrounding area. It is thought that it has survived as a unique group for more than 1000 years, and the research team says, ``This may be the result of human beings protecting them as ``God's messengers''.

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January's "Consumer Confidence Index" improved for two consecutive months.

2023-01-31 15:04:00
This month's "Consumer Confidence Index", which indicates the willingness of consumers to shop, improved for the second consecutive month due to the fact that there were no restrictions on behavior for the first time in three years during the year-end and New Year holidays.

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Securing eggs for household use, but there are cases where the supply of eggs for processing is stagnant Impact of bird flu

2023-01-31 14:51:00
As the spread of bird flu continues, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries says that it has secured a sufficient supply of packed eggs for home use, but that there are cases where the supply is stagnant, mainly for processing.

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Self-checkout age confirmation with digital technology “Also sell alcohol and cigarettes”

2023-01-31 14:12:00
An industry group has created new guidelines so that even self-checkouts at convenience stores can use digital technology to verify age and sell alcohol and cigarettes.

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Two men's underground idols arrested on suspicion of indecent acts against high school girls

2023-01-31 14:10:00
Two members of a group of so-called "men's underground idols" who perform idol activities mainly at live houses were arrested for committing obscene acts against high school girls. One person has denied the charges.

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[Video] Cheers to examinees Meitetsu operates "passing trains"

2023-01-31 13:56:00
During the entrance exam season, Nagoya Railroad is running a limited-time “passing train” with in-vehicle advertisements and messages written on straps for students taking exams.

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Two people in Tottori Oyama backcountry skiing injured by broken bones in avalanche

2023-01-31 13:16:00
Before noon on the 31st, three men who were snowboarding in the backcountry were caught in an avalanche at Oyama in Tottori Prefecture, and two of them in their 40s and 50s were injured, such as breaking their leg bones.

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Niigata 4 foreigners who were distressed and descended on their own, had almost no food when they were protected

2023-01-31 12:49:00
On the 30th, four foreigners who got lost while skiing in the backcountry of the Myoko mountain range in Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture and descended on their own had almost no food when they were protected by the police. Police are investigating the situation at the time.

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House of Representatives Budget Committee Liberal Democrats criticize jeering at introduction of Ritsumin "child allowance"

2023-01-31 12:31:00
At the House of Representatives Budget Committee, when Nagatsuma, chairman of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan's political affairs research committee, introduced a "child allowance" with no income limit under the former Democratic Party of Japan administration, the Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers jeered at the Diet, calling them "idiots." After criticizing it, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``We must reflect on what we should reflect on,'' and indicated his intention to enhance child-rearing support, including housing policies for the younger generation, under the current administration.

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France, Australia agree to supply ammunition to Ukraine

2023-01-31 12:04:00
Europe and the United States have announced the supply of main battle tanks one after another, and France and Australia have agreed to provide ammunition.

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Avalanche in Nagano: One of the dead is skier Kyle Smain

2023-01-31 11:52:00
American skier Kyle Smain is one of the two men who died in an avalanche that occurred in the backcountry off the course of a ski resort in Otari, Nagano Prefecture, according to major US media.

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

2023-01-31 10:46:00
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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Czech president-elect holds phone call with Taiwanese president Unusual diplomacy

2023-01-31 10:41:00
Mr. Pavel, who will be the next president of the Czech Republic, and President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan held a telephone talk and agreed to deepen cooperation in fields such as semiconductors. It is unusual for the next president of a country that has diplomatic relations with China to hold a telephone conversation with Taiwan.

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Finnish Foreign Minister “Participating in NATO together with Sweden”

2023-01-31 10:37:00
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Northern Europe and Finland, Harvisto, expressed his intention to realize the joining of NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization together with neighboring Sweden, which is applying together. This is due to Turkey's reluctance to join Sweden.

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Minister of Defense Hamada receives lawsuit from former GSDF woman “Establish drastic measures”

2023-01-31 10:35:00
Regarding the lawsuit filed by a former SDF officer who was sexually assaulted in the Ground Self-Defense Force, seeking compensation for damages against the government and the perpetrator, Minister of Defense Hamada responded appropriately and created an organizational environment that does not tolerate harassment at all. Toward this end, he expressed his intention to establish drastic countermeasures.

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US, Israel agree to oppose Iran's nuclear weapons

2023-01-31 10:32:00
US Secretary of State Brinken met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and agreed to oppose Iran's nuclear possession, but there was a difference in positions over Russia, which is strengthening military ties with Iran.

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United Nations Security Council chaired by Japan

2023-01-31 09:43:00
Regarding North Korea, which repeatedly launches ballistic missiles, the United Nations Security Council held a meeting to discuss responses for the first time while Japan served as the chair country.

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Bank of Japan Releases Minutes of Monetary Policy Meeting 10 Years Ago Discussed on Price Target

2023-01-31 09:41:00
The Bank of Japan released the minutes of its Monetary Policy Meetings from July to December 2012. Just before the December meeting, then-President Shinzo Abe of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) called on the BOJ to set a price target of 2% in an effort to break out of deflation. It turns out that there was concern that if the target was not achieved, confidence in the BOJ would decline, which would have a negative impact on the economy.

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December industrial production index 95.4, down 0.1% from the previous month, down for the first time in two months

2023-01-31 08:57:00
The industrial production index in December last year, which indicates corporate production activities, was 95.4 with 2015 as 100, down 0.1% from the previous month and falling for the first time in two months. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) maintained its basic judgment that "production is weak."

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The unemployment rate in December was 2.5%, unchanged from the previous month, and the average for the last year was 2.6%.

2023-01-31 08:39:00
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the nationwide unemployment rate was 2.5% in December last year, unchanged from the previous month. As a result, the average unemployment rate last year was 2.6%, an improvement of 0.2 percentage points from the previous year.

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Professional baseball Seibu to open an orthopedic clinic near the home ground

2023-01-31 06:41:00
Seibu, a professional baseball team, will open an orthopedic clinic next spring near its home ground in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, in order to provide advanced sports medicine to local people.

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President Zelensky: 'Russia wants violent vengeance'

2023-01-31 06:21:00
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the southern part of the country, where attacks by the Russian military have been repeated, and at a press conference he said, "Russia wants fierce revenge," and reiterated his stance of rigorous resistance as well as increased vigilance against further attacks. Did.

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Developed an ultra-compact device that detects concealed guns with terahertz waves

2023-01-31 05:53:00
An ultra-compact device that can detect handguns and kitchen knives hidden under clothes has been developed. Electromagnetic waves called terahertz waves, which have the property of slipping through objects, are used, and companies are considering using them for crime prevention measures.

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Four foreigners in distress such as Niigata backcountry skiing go down on their own

2023-01-31 05:32:00
On the evening of the 30th, at the Myoko mountain range in Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture, four foreign men who were lost while skiing in the backcountry outside the ski resort course descended on their own in the early morning of the 31st and were protected by the police. it was done.

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Tokyu Department Store Main Store Closed Today 36-story Complex on the Site of Redevelopment

2023-01-31 05:26:00
The department store Tokyu Department Store, which has been operating in Shibuya, Tokyo for more than half a century, will close on the 31st due to the redevelopment of the city. A complex facility with 36 floors above ground is scheduled to be built on the site, and the appearance of Shibuya will change once again.

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Former Nidec CEO Jun Seki to head EV for Taiwan Honhai Precision Industry

2023-01-31 05:01:00
Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry, the world's largest contract manufacturer of electronic equipment, announced on the 30th that it will invite Mr. Jun Seki, who was the CEO of Nidec, to be in charge of the EV (electric vehicle) business. Did.

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Wide area robbery Japan side formal request for extradition of 4 people Focus on Philippine side response

2023-01-31 04:29:00
On the 30th, the Japanese side formally requested the Philippine government to hand over the custody of four Japanese detained in the immigration facility in connection with a series of wide-area robberies that have occurred one after another in Japan. The Philippine side has shown a willingness to cooperate, but some suspects are undergoing criminal proceedings for another case in the country, and the focus will be on extradition.

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