Otsu Mayoral Election Incumbent Kenji Sato is certain to win for the second time
2024-01-21 23:03:00
The Otsu mayoral election was a contest between an incumbent and a newcomer, with incumbent Kenji Sato (50) now certain to win his second term.
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Ishikawa Prefecture Governor Hase receives 8.19 million yen kickback from Abe faction, not included in report
2024-01-21 22:55:00
Governor Hase of Ishikawa Prefecture received a total of 8.19 million yen in kickbacks from the Abe faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, to which he belonged, during the five years he served as a member of the National Diet, but he did not record this in his political funds balance report. I made it clear and apologized.
Tenshin Nasukawa converts to boxing and goes for third fight "I want a match that will satisfy everyone"
2024-01-21 21:39:00
Tenshin Nasukawa, who is known as a kickboxing prodigy and will be facing a world-ranked boxer for the first time in his third match since switching to boxing on the 23rd, held a press conference and expressed his enthusiasm, saying, ``I want to put on a match that will satisfy everyone.''
“Volunteering in disaster-stricken areas as soon as possible within a week” Governor of Ishikawa Prefecture
2024-01-21 21:23:00
Governor Hase of Ishikawa Prefecture has expressed the view that volunteer activities in the disaster-stricken areas, which he is currently asking people to refrain from, will be accepted within a week at the earliest.
Russian business jet disappears over Afghanistan
2024-01-21 20:51:00
A small business jet heading from India to Moscow disappeared over Afghanistan on the 20th. Local authorities affiliated with the Taliban, the Islamist group that holds power in Afghanistan, say they have received information that the plane crashed in a mountainous area, and rescue efforts are expected to proceed to rescue the passengers.
Original Mickey Mouse anime copyright expires, making derivative works possible in the US
2024-01-21 20:48:00
In the United States, the copyright for Disney's animated film ``Steamboat Willie,'' released in 1928, expired at the end of last year. Starting from the 1st of this month, it will be possible to create derivative works using characters such as the original Mickey Mouse that appeared in this work under certain conditions, and American media is widely reporting that this is a turning point for characters worldwide. Masu.
Ishikawa Prefecture Governor Hase reveals outlook for when water supply will be restored in six cities and towns within the prefecture
2024-01-21 19:17:00
Governor Hase of Ishikawa Prefecture has announced that water supply will be restored in the six cities and towns in the prefecture, where water supply continues to be cut off in almost the entire area, from the end of February at the earliest in Wajima City and Suzu City, to April 4 in central Nanao City and other areas. The company announced that it is expected to occur after May.
Kyoto City mayoral election announcement: After incumbent retires, newcomers compete for the first time in 16 years
2024-01-21 18:34:00
The Kyoto mayoral election due to the expiration of the term of office was announced on the 21st. This is the first time in 16 years that the current incumbent will be retiring, and the competition will be between newcomers.
Trump claims presidential immunity, citing atomic bombing
2024-01-21 18:21:00
In his campaign speech, former U.S. President Donald Trump cited the atomic bombing of Truman, who at the time decided to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and that he was able to do so because he had immunity. I developed my theory that it should be done.
[Damage situation 21st] 232 people confirmed dead in Ishikawa Prefecture, safety of 22 people unknown
2024-01-21 16:44:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, the number of people confirmed dead in the prefecture is 232 as of 2:00 pm on the 21st, unchanged from the 20th. In addition, 1,170 people were seriously injured in the prefecture.
Rakuten Masahiro Tanaka's contract renewed with an estimated annual salary of 260 million yen, which exceeds the reduction limit
2024-01-21 16:43:00
Professional baseball pitcher Masahiro Tanaka of Rakuten has signed a one-year contract with an annual salary of 260 million yen plus piecework payments, an estimated 215 million yen less than the reduction limit stipulated in the baseball agreement. .
Liquefaction damage caused by earthquake Volunteer recovery efforts continue in Niigata Nishi Ward
2024-01-21 15:09:00
Volunteers continued their recovery efforts on the 21st despite heavy rain in Nishi Ward, Niigata City, where extensive damage was caused by liquefaction during the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
Political funding incident: Liberal Democratic Party Chairman Moriyama “Efforts to restore public trust”
2024-01-21 15:07:00
In response to the incident surrounding a faction's political funding party, Liberal Democratic Party Chairman of the Board Moriyama emphasized that the party must not forget the basic idea that politics belongs to the people, and that the party will work to restore the trust of the people.
Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Motegi “Revises the political funding law to create a system in which politicians will also be held accountable”
2024-01-21 14:00:00
In response to the incident surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, Secretary-General Motegi said on NHK's "Sunday Debate" that the Political Funds Control Act will be amended and politicians will be held responsible in the event of malicious accounting practices. He expressed a positive outlook on introducing it.
Mie Owase "Yaya Festival" Swimsuits to be worn during the naked ritual of purifying oneself
2024-01-21 13:36:00
The Yahya Festival, which has been handed down in Owase City, Mie Prefecture and is also called the "World's Strangest Festival," is expected to spread on social media about a ritual in which male participants purify themselves by jumping into the sea or river naked. For this reason, it has been decided that from this year onwards, the body will be covered with swimsuits etc.
Political funding incident: Ruling and opposition parties debate over factions and accountability Sunday debate
2024-01-21 12:52:00
In response to the incident involving a political funding party by a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, NHK's ``Sunday Debate'' stated that the Liberal Democratic Party is considering taking drastic corrective measures under the leadership of the party to prevent the faction from being seen as a group for money and personnel. I showed it. On the other hand, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan insisted that the main premise is that executives of the problematic factions fulfill their accountability.
"Cold water" on a cold night to pray for good health and good health Miyota Town, Nagano
2024-01-21 12:03:00
On the night of the 20th, the coldest day of the year, in Miyota Town, Nagano Prefecture, a traditional event called ``Kan no Mizu'' was held in Miyota Town, Nagano Prefecture, where men in loincloths doused themselves in cold water to pray for good health.
Mass evacuation of approximately 140 junior high school students begins in earthquake-hit Suzu City and Noto Town
2024-01-21 11:43:00
A group evacuation of approximately 140 junior high school students living in Suzu City and Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which were affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, began on the 21st.
Women's Golf US Tour Opening Round 3 Furue falls to 4th place
2024-01-21 10:49:00
The third round of the season opener for the women's golf U.S. tour was held in Florida on the 20th, and Ayaka Furue, who started out in the lead, dropped one score and fell to 4th place, 5 strokes behind the leader with a total of 7 under. Did.
JR Sotobo Line Katsuura - Awa Kamogawa Operation suspended on up and down lines due to heavy rain
2024-01-21 09:15:00
Due to heavy rain, JR Sotobo Line has suspended service on the up and down lines between Katsuura Station in Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture and Awa-Kamogawa Station in Kamogawa City from around 8:40 a.m. due to heavy rain. There is no prospect of resuming operations, and the plan is to resume operations as soon as the rain subsides.
“President Putin announces visit to North Korea as soon as possible” North Korea announces
2024-01-21 08:43:00
North Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on the 21st, through the state-run Korean Central News Agency, that Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his readiness to visit North Korea as soon as possible during a meeting with Foreign Minister Choe Son Hee on January 16. Did. If President Putin visits North Korea, it will be the first time in 24 years, and North Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says, ``We are ready to welcome him with the greatest cordiality in our history.''
Chiba Abiko Man found dead on city road; investigation suspects hit-and-run
2024-01-21 08:25:00
In the early hours of the 21st, a man was found collapsed on a city road in Abiko City, Chiba Prefecture, and was taken to a hospital, where he died. Police are investigating the incident as a hit-and-run by a car based on the circumstances at the scene.
Heavy snow is likely to occur along the mountains in the Kanto region. Be careful of traffic impacts and frozen roads.
2024-01-21 07:27:00
Snow is falling in northern Kanto and Nagano prefectures due to the influence of a low pressure system moving south of Honshu, and there is a risk of heavy snow mainly along the mountains of Kanto until noon on the 21st. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be careful about the impact of snow on traffic and the freezing of roads.
Baltic states to build defense facilities along borders with Russia and Belarus
2024-01-21 06:16:00
The three Baltic states have announced that they will jointly build defense facilities along their borders with Russia and Belarus, increasing their vigilance against Russia, which continues to invade Ukraine.
Rain falls over a wide area in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake; risk of landslides; alert
2024-01-21 06:01:00
Rain continues to fall over a wide area in the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, which had a maximum seismic intensity of 7. In areas where the shaking was strong, the ground has become loose due to the earthquake, so even a small amount of rain can cause landslides, so vigilance is required.
Kyoto City Mayor's Election Announced Today: Newcomers will compete for the first time in 16 years
2024-01-21 06:00:00
The Kyoto City mayoral election due to the expiration of the term of office will be announced on the 21st. Due to the retirement of the incumbent, it is expected that this will be the first time in 16 years that the competition will be between newcomers.
“Legitimate” North Korea rebels against Security Council meeting following ballistic missile launch
2024-01-21 05:27:00
North Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement regarding the emergency meeting held at the United Nations Security Council in response to the ballistic missile launch, and criticized North Korea's efforts to strengthen its legitimate defense against the United States and other countries.
[Updated from time to time] Iran: “Possibility of retaliation” against Israel: Tensions rise
2024-01-21 05:10:00
As Israel continues to fight the Islamic group Hamas in the Palestinian Gaza Strip, tensions with Iran, which supports Hamas, are increasing. Iran announced that five members of its elite military unit were killed in the Israeli attack and hinted at possible retaliation.
Bloodstained knife found at home in case of husband and wife abandonment of body, possibly used as murder weapon
2024-01-21 04:23:00
In an incident in which a couple in their 50s were found dead in a house in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, and a female suspect was arrested, a bloody knife was found at the house, according to interviews with investigators. I did. The couple were both stabbed to death in the chest, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of the incident, suspecting that it was used as a murder weapon.
National men's relay race between prefectures starts at 12:30 pm today in Hiroshima
2024-01-21 04:07:00
The National Men's Ekiden will be held on the 21st in winter in Hiroshima, where runners ranging from junior high school students to working adults cross each other using sashes from each prefecture.
