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Main news(2023/02/24)


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G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting: Debt Problems of Emerging Countries Discussed on First Day

2023-02-24 22:53:00
The G20 = meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors of 20 major countries held in Bengaluru, India, ended the first day's discussion by exchanging opinions on how to deal with the debt problems of emerging countries.

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NATO secretary-general ``I don't trust China in the first place'' in ceasefire call

2023-02-24 21:57:00
``China has no credibility in the first place,'' NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg said in response to China's announcement of a new document calling for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

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Suspicion of patient assault or physical restraint?

2023-02-24 20:27:00
"I don't want to suffer anymore." A video of a patient complaining while crying. He said he was beaten and tied up by hospital staff. Another video shows a patient being beaten by someone who appears to be a medical staff and complaining, "I'm scared, I'm scared." Takiyama Hospital, a psychiatric hospital in Hachioji, Tokyo, was inspected by the metropolitan government for the second time in the early morning of the 24th. What the hell is going on in the hospital?

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What are the future risks?

2023-02-24 20:06:00
After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the prices of various things rose, and our lives in Japan were greatly affected. "The world has changed fundamentally since the invasion," warned some experts, "with increasing conflicts and increasing costs of trading goods." We've compiled data on the impact this year has had on the global economy, the risks that follow, and whether the Russian economy will weaken.

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Ukraine Prime Minister To Recapture Territory “Strengthen Offensive from Spring to Summer”

2023-02-24 19:54:00
In line with the one year anniversary of Russia's military invasion, Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmikhaly said in an NHK interview that he was "planning a counteroffensive," and that he would launch an offensive from spring to summer in order to recapture the territory. announced a policy of strengthening

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Soaring prices in Japan continue to affect life One year after the invasion of Ukraine

2023-02-24 19:31:00
The prolonged Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to soaring energy and raw material prices. It has also brought record high prices to Japan, and the impact on people's lives continues.

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Chinese company may negotiate delivery of 100 suicide drones to Russian military in April

2023-02-24 19:30:00
Leading German media have reported that a Chinese company is in talks to deliver 100 suicide drones to the Russian military as early as April.

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China BYD Uses hazardous chemical substance hexavalent chromium in EV buses sold in Japan

2023-02-24 19:21:00
BYD, a major Chinese EV = electric vehicle, has revealed that it uses the chemical substance hexavalent chromium for EV buses sold in Japan. Hexavalent chromium is a chemical substance that is harmful to the human body, and its use is prohibited by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, an industry organization, as a voluntary regulation.

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Prime Minister Kishida holds a press conference one year after the invasion “Shows new sanctions ideas at the G7 summit”

2023-02-24 18:56:00
In line with the one year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Kishida held a press conference, and at the summit meeting of the G7 = seven major countries, he presented the idea of ​​new sanctions against Russia, clarified the idea of ​​calling for the suspension of military support for

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Administrative guidance to NHK due to failure to report violation of postal law Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

2023-02-24 17:47:00
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has confirmed that approximately 3.09 million new reception contract information documents that NHK entrusted to an external business operator to violate the Postal Law have been confirmed, and it has asked NHK to prevent recurrence of omissions. I provided the administrative guidance I requested.

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Electricity charges for April billing 9 major companies to raise compared to the previous month

2023-02-24 17:42:00
The 10 major electric power companies have announced the electricity charges for April billing this year. Based on the fact that the government has applied for a price increase, it is said that 9 out of 10 companies will be higher than the previous month.

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Fujitec Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders Dismissal of 3 Outside Directors Approved

2023-02-24 17:27:00
An extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of Fujitec, an elevator manufacturer headquartered in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, was held, and three out of five voted in favor of the dismissal of an outside director proposed by an investment fund in Hong Kong. it was done. Furthermore, four of the six outside director candidates selected by the fund are likely to be selected, deepening the management confusion.

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Three years ago, a 33-year-old nursery teacher was arrested for being abused at a nursery school in Hino City, Tokyo

2023-02-24 17:09:00
Three years ago, at a nursery school in Hino City, Tokyo, a 33-year-old nursery teacher was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department for injuring a child by tightening his arms and shaking him. Investigators say he denies the charges.

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`` Smartphone 1 yen sale '' Strict quota background or to strengthen surveillance JFTC

2023-02-24 16:46:00
Regarding cases where smartphone terminals are sold for 1 yen, the Fair Trade Commission plans to strengthen surveillance on each company, citing strict quotas for sales agents by major mobile companies.

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Rugby Japan National Team 5 games including test matches in Japan for the World Cup in September

2023-02-24 15:55:00
The Japanese national rugby team will play five matches, including test matches, in Japan from July to August as part of their efforts to prepare for the World Cup, which will open in France this September.

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One year after the invasion of Ukraine, what is the interest of the Internet?

2023-02-24 15:52:00
We analyzed internet interest in the Russian invasion of Ukraine based on search data and Twitter posts.

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A long-established inn where the movie "Inugami family" was filmed will be closed in May Saku Nagano

2023-02-24 15:42:00
A long-established inn in Saku City, Nagano Prefecture, which was used for filming the movie "The Inugami Family" released in 1976, in which the famous detective Kosuke Kindaichi plays an active role, will be closed by the end of May this year, and many movies will be released. Fans have voiced their condolences.

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One Year After Military Invasion, China Documents “Russia-Ukraine Talks to Ceasefire”

2023-02-24 15:35:00
China's foreign ministry released a document on the 24th stating China's position on the situation in Ukraine, urging Russia and Ukraine to resume direct dialogue as soon as possible to achieve a comprehensive ceasefire.

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Minister of Education Nagaoka to exercise fourth ``right to ask questions'' to the former Unification Church

2023-02-24 15:14:00
Regarding the issue of the former Unification Church, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Nagaoka announced at a press conference that he would hold a religious corporation council on the 28th of this month to exercise the fourth "right to ask questions".

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Former Eugenic Protection Law Lawsuit Forced Sterilization Surgery Judgment to Compensate the Government Shizuoka District Court

2023-02-24 15:06:00
The Shizuoka District Court has handed down a ruling ordering the government to compensate a hearing-impaired woman in her 80s who lives in Shizuoka Prefecture for being forced to undergo sterilization under the former eugenics protection law. . This is the fourth judicial ruling that recognizes the country's liability for damages in similar cases across the country, following the rulings of the Osaka and Tokyo High Courts last year and the Kumamoto District Court last month.

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“Bill for Supporting Freelance Workers” Cabinet Decision

2023-02-24 14:28:00
In order to create an environment where people who work as "freelancers" can work stably, the government decided on a bill on the 24th to oblige business operators who outsource work to indicate the work content and remuneration in advance. .

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U.S.A. tops aid amount to Ukraine Top 3 Baltic countries in terms of GDP ratio

2023-02-24 14:24:00
We continue to provide huge amounts of aid to Ukraine, which is being attacked by Russia, mainly from Western countries.

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A long-established inn in Fukuoka Only changes the hot water in the public bath twice a year and neglects to add chlorine

2023-02-24 14:06:00
A long-established ryokan in Futsukaichi Onsen in Chikushino City, Fukuoka Prefecture received improvement guidance from the prefecture for changing the hot water in the public bath, which should normally be changed at least once a week, only twice a year. I understand. The inn also made false reports, so the prefecture is also considering the application of penalties.

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G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting Can we show a unified stance in a year of invasion?

2023-02-24 13:57:00
G20 = Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting of 20 major countries opened in Bengaluru, India. One year after the invasion of Ukraine, the focus will be on how far each country can show a unified stance in dealing with the global economy, which is affected by sanctions against Russia and soaring energy and food prices.

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Flood and sediment disaster forecasting permission for private businesses such as weather companies

2023-02-24 13:34:00
Amid a series of disasters caused by heavy rains, the Cabinet decided to revise the law to allow private businesses such as weather companies to forecast floods and landslides, which until now had been restricted to the national government. The aim is to respond to diverse disaster prevention needs, such as by promoting the use of the latest technology to transmit disaster prevention information that narrows down the area.

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A 5-year-old child is unconscious and in critical condition A man arrested for his mother's relationship Tokyo Akiruno

2023-02-24 13:01:00
A 40-year-old suspect was arrested at a house in Akiruno, Tokyo on the 22nd for injuring his partner's 5-year-old son by kicking it multiple times. The boy was taken to the hospital, where he is said to be in a critical condition.

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“Illegal refund of consumption tax” Cancellation of duty-free sales permit for 10 stores National tax authorities

2023-02-24 12:57:00
The national tax authorities revoked the duty-free sales permits of 10 stores all at once, accusing them of fraudulently trying to receive a consumption tax refund by pretending to sell coins and oval coins processed with gold to foreign tourists. was found through interviews with stakeholders. The 10 companies that operate duty-free shops have received an additional tax of 2 billion yen, including heavy additional tax, from the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau.

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Athletics Fujinami to pitch for the first time in the open game on the 28th with Otani

2023-02-24 12:39:00
Major League Baseball Athletics pitcher Shintaro Fujinami threw for the first time in a real-life practice at the camp and marked the fastest 156 km. The first pitching of the open game was decided on the 28th against the Angels, and a throwing match with Shohei Otani was suddenly realized.

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Tokyo Komae robbery murder 2 cars abandoned and escape investigation aim to disturb investigation?

2023-02-24 12:33:00
It turned out that the suspects who were arrested in the robbery-murder case in Komae City, Tokyo abandoned one of the two rental cars that went to the vicinity of the scene after the incident and fled in the other car. rice field. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating whether the abandoned car was aimed at delaying the identification of the suspect, and is investigating the relationship because the same trick is used in another case.

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Russia should start ceasefire negotiations, Ukraine says ``thorough resistance''

2023-02-24 11:51:00
As Russia's military aggression against Ukraine prolongs, a public opinion poll conducted in Russia has resulted in more people answering that `` ceasefire negotiations should be started ''. On the other hand, opinion polls conducted in Ukraine consistently show that more than 80% of the people answered that they should not concede territories. It is a form that shows the idea of ​​supporting the thorough resistance of the United States.

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One year after Russia's military invasion, Japan supports Ukraine

2023-02-24 11:31:00
In 24 days, it will be one year since Russia began its military invasion of Ukraine. This is the response of the Japanese government.

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Prime Minister Kishida instructed to “consider strict examination and control measures for electricity rate hike”

2023-02-24 11:28:00
Prime Minister Kishida has instructed the relevant ministers to conduct strict and careful examinations, not based on schedules, and to consider further measures to curb electricity charges, in response to a series of applications for electricity rate hikes from April onwards. .

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Tokyo psychiatric hospital on-site inspection Nurse arrested on suspicion of patient assault

2023-02-24 11:11:00
A psychiatric hospital in Hachioji, Tokyo, where a nurse was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an inpatient, the Tokyo metropolitan government conducted an unannounced on-site inspection early in the morning of the 24th to check whether there were any inappropriate acts. I'm going to look into it in detail, including the system.

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Nikkei Stock Average temporarily rises by more than 300 yen due to Mr. Ueda's remarks

2023-02-24 10:45:00
On the 24th, after economist Kazuo Ueda, who was presented by the government as a candidate to succeed Kuroda, the governor of the Bank of Japan, said at a meeting of the House of Representatives Members' Committee on the 24th that it would be appropriate to continue monetary easing. In the Tokyo stock market, the view that the Bank of Japan's current large-scale monetary easing will continue spreads, and the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily rose by more than 300 yen.

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[Breaking news] Bank of Japan governor candidate Kazuo Ueda and others are interviewed

2023-02-24 10:14:00
On the 14th of last week, the government submitted to the Diet a plan to appoint economist Kazuo Ueda, a former deliberative committee member of the Bank of Japan, to succeed Kuroda as Governor of the Bank of Japan. He also proposes to appoint Shinichi Uchida, a member of the Board of Governors of the Bank of Japan, and Ryozo Himino, former Commissioner of the Financial Services Agency, as the two deputy governors. On the 24th, the House of Representatives Steering Committee is listening to the opinions of three candidates for the president and vice president and asking questions. The hearing to Mr. Ueda started at 9:30 am as scheduled. We will inform you of the beliefs and questions of the three people in a flash report on this timeline.

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January consumer price index up 4.2% compared to the same month last year, rising for the first time in 41 years and 4 months

2023-02-24 08:46:00
The January consumer price index, which looks at the price movements of goods and services consumed at home, rose by 4.2% from the same month last year, excluding fresh food, which fluctuates greatly depending on the weather. The 4.2% increase rate is the first level in 41 years and 4 months since September 1981. Prices continue to rise, mainly due to rising prices of food, electricity, and gas.

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Video showing specific examples of unconscious beliefs based on gender Tokyo Metropolitan Government

2023-02-24 07:08:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is working to introduce specific examples in videos in order to make people aware of unconscious beliefs based on gender, such as "Men work and women do housework."

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UN General Assembly Urgent Special Session Adoption of Resolutions on Russia's Withdrawal and Peace in Ukraine

2023-02-24 06:58:00
In line with the one-year anniversary of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, the United Nations General Assembly voted on a resolution calling for the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops and lasting peace in Ukraine. adopted in favor of several countries.

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North Korea ``Strategic cruise missile 4 launch training for the Sea of ​​Japan yesterday''

2023-02-24 06:46:00
North Korea's Korean Workers' Party organ newspaper "Rodong Sinmun" dated 24th announced that the military's strategic cruise missile unit will conduct training to launch four strategic cruise missiles from Hamkyung North Province in the northeast toward the Sea of ​​Japan. I did it on the 23rd and told him it was a success. The Rodo Shimbun reported that the missile flew on an elliptical or figure-eight trajectory for more than two hours and 50 minutes and hit the target set in the Sea of ​​Japan 2,000 kilometers away.

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U.S. military more than quadruples Taiwanese military training support units from last year, U.S. media reports

2023-02-24 06:45:00
US media reported that the US military is planning to more than quadruple the size of the troops it has sent to Taiwan to help train Taiwanese troops last year. Strong opposition from China is expected if the United States further strengthens its engagement with Taiwan.

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Company employee arrested on suspicion of abandoning acquaintance woman's body Shizuoka

2023-02-24 06:17:00
A 31-year-old office worker was arrested for abandoning the body of a 33-year-old female acquaintance at her home in Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, and the body was found dismembered, according to investigative sources. I understand new. The police believe that the suspect also knows the circumstances of the woman's death and are investigating.

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[Updated as needed] Russia invades Ukraine (Movement on the 24th)

2023-02-24 05:31:00
On the 24th, it will be exactly one year since Russia's military invasion of Ukraine began. Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces continues across Ukraine, forcing thousands of civilians to flee the country. We will keep you updated on developments regarding the situation in Ukraine on the 24th (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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TikTok European Commission also prohibits the use of staff on business terminals

2023-02-24 05:25:00
Regarding TikTok, a video sharing app operated by a Chinese company, the EU = European Union executive agency, the European Commission, has announced that it will be prohibited for employees to use it on business terminals. There is growing concern about information leaks in Europe and the United States.

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One year after Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, the situation is unavoidable

2023-02-24 04:48:00
On the 24th, it will be one year since Russia began its military invasion of Ukraine. Russia, arguing that an all-out war with Europe and the United States is forming, plans to increase its military strength, and Ukraine, which receives military support from Europe and the United States, does not agree to a ceasefire until it regains its territory, and the fighting will continue for a long time. It is an unavoidable situation.

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