Main news(2024/02/15)
Nippon Television Special Investigation Team established following death of manga artist Hinako Ashihara
2024-02-15 22:18:00
Hinako Ashihara, the manga artist and author of the popular manga "Sexy Tanaka-san" which was made into a TV drama, revealed in January that she had a difference of opinion with the production team over the script for the drama. In response to the death, Nippon Television announced that it would request the cooperation of outside experts and establish a special investigation team within the company to proceed with the investigation.
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North Korean Kim Yo Jong releases statement saying, “We will watch over Prime Minister Kishida’s true intentions.”
2024-02-15 21:49:00
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said, ``If the abduction issue, which has already been resolved, does not become an obstacle to relations between the two countries, I would like to see Prime Minister Kishida visit Pyongyang on the day he visits Pyongyang.'' He issued an unusual statement saying, "There may be a future." She said, ``We should keep a closer eye on Prime Minister Kishida's true intentions,'' indicating her stance of determining how the Japanese side will proceed in the future.
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North Korea partially changes the lyrics of its national anthem, removes "3000 miles" which refers to the entire Korean peninsula
2024-02-15 20:50:00
It has been confirmed that North Korea has partially changed the lyrics of its national anthem, removing the word "Three Thousand Leagues" which refers to the entire Korean Peninsula. This appears to be in response to the change in policy to not consider South Korea as a subject of peaceful reunification.
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“My feet are on the shelf behind my seat” Kumamoto wheelchair-bound lawmaker demands removal after more than 2 years, construction completed
2024-02-15 20:39:00
For more than two years, the Minamata City Council in Kumamoto Prefecture has been asking for the shelves attached to their seats in the council chamber to be removed because a wheelchair-using councilor is getting their feet caught on them. I did this to make the shelf removable.
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Banned substances detected in Soka University athlete participating in Izumo All-Japan University Selection Ekiden
2024-02-15 20:28:00
JADA (Japan Anti-Doping Agency) announced that a banned substance was detected in a Kenyan athlete from Soka University who participated in the Izumo All-Japan University Selection Ekiden held in October last year. As a result, Soka University's record of finishing second in the Izumo All-Japan University Invitational Ekiden was invalidated, and other teams were moved up in ranking.
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Joint Chiefs of Staff Keihide Yoshida, the top official in the Self-Defense Forces' uniformed team, hospitalized due to overwork
2024-02-15 19:38:00
The Ministry of Defense announced that Keihide Yoshida, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who heads the Self-Defense Forces' uniformed staff, was admitted to a hospital in Tokyo on the 15th due to poor health due to overwork.
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President of operating company in Shiretoko sightseeing boat accident filed for summary indictment for failure to issue contracts with crew members
2024-02-15 19:29:00
Seiichi Katsurada, the president of the company that operated the sightseeing boat that sank off the coast of the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido, was charged with violating the Seafarers Act for not issuing the required employment contracts to sailors in the year before the shipwreck. He was summarily indicted on the 15th for the crime.
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Large-scale fire in Wajima caused by electrical short circuit, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Fire and Disaster Management Agency
2024-02-15 19:11:00
Regarding the large-scale fire that occurred in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, caused by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the Fire Research Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' Fire and Disaster Management Agency announced that the fire may have started due to a short circuit in the electrical system of the house due to the earthquake.
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Spring labor unions at major electronics companies demand a 13,000 yen monthly wage increase
2024-02-15 19:08:00
During this year's spring labor union, the labor unions of major electronics manufacturers each submitted a request to management for a 13,000 yen monthly wage increase as a base increase. This is the highest level since 1998, and the focus will be on the extent to which wage increases will be achieved.
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“Members of the four opposition parties will hold the House of Councilors Political Ethics Committee next week to file a petition for review.”
2024-02-15 18:35:00
The chairpersons of the Diet Committee of the House of Councilors of the Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party have met regarding the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, and members of the Constitutional Democratic Party's four opposition parties will hold a meeting of the House of Councilors Political Ethics Review Committee next week to examine the issue. I told them that I would file a complaint.
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Hyogo elementary school sibling arson murder uncle sentenced to 30 years in prison Kobe District Court
2024-02-15 18:03:00
The Himeji Branch of the Kobe District Court sentenced a 53-year-old uncle to 30 years in prison after he was charged with murder and arson for setting his home on fire in Inami Town, Hyogo Prefecture, killing his elementary school brother three years ago. Ta.
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4-year-old second daughter poisoned to death case - Psychotropic drug detected - mother regularly taking it?
2024-02-15 18:00:00
In a case in which a couple living in Tokyo were arrested for murdering their 4-year-old second daughter by ingesting harmful chemicals, the mother appears to have been taking psychotropic drugs on a regular basis that were detected in the second daughter's body. This was revealed through interviews with people involved in the investigation. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the suspect, suspecting that he may have ingested something he had purchased himself.
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Liberal Democratic Party hearing results: “Total refund amount will be 579.49 million yen by year’s end”
2024-02-15 17:45:00
In response to issues surrounding factional political funding parties, the Liberal Democratic Party has released the results of interviews with relevant members of the Abe and Nikai factions. The total amount of refunds to members of Congress is expected to amount to 579.49 million yen over the five years up to the year 2020.
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Female driver in her 70s, male and female in their 70s, seriously injured in front of JR Kagamiishi Station, Kagamiishi-cho, Fukushima
2024-02-15 17:36:00
According to the police, at around 3:50 pm on the 15th, two teenagers, a male and female, were hit by a car while walking in front of JR Kagamiishi Station in Kagamiishi Town, Fukushima Prefecture. The driver was a woman in her 70s, and the two people who were hit were said to be unconscious and in critical condition. The car collided with the station building and stopped, so police arrested the female driver, a woman in her 70s, on the spot on suspicion of causing injury by negligent driving, and are investigating the details of the incident.
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto's support tour cost: 60 million yen budgeted by his hometown of Okayama Bizen City
2024-02-15 16:42:00
In an effort to encourage local support for Major League Baseball Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, where Yamamoto is from, has included 60 million yen in the new fiscal year's budget for the cost of a cheering tour inviting children from around the city. I included the yen.
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Shogi pieces found in the rubble will be used in a shogi tournament. ``My wife is looking forward to it, too.''
2024-02-15 16:40:00
``I think my wife, who supports my shogi hobby, is also looking forward to it.'' Since 2009, Ishikawa Prefecture has provided pieces and boards for the Kioh Tournament in Kanazawa City almost every year. Kazuhito Shioi (63) from Suzu City. Her wife, Kimiko (64), died when her home collapsed in the January earthquake. Kazuhito's hobby is shogi, and since the beginning of their marriage, Kimiko has warmly watched him go out to play shogi tournaments on his days off. Shogi pieces belonging to Kazuhito were found under the rubble. It is scheduled to be provided at the Shogi Championships to be held in Kanazawa City on the 24th of this month.
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Suzu Wajima Noto Town Anamizu Town Four councils in the Oku-Noto region prioritize earthquake response
2024-02-15 16:14:00
Four councils in the Oku-Noto region of Suzu City, Wajima City, Noto Town, and Anamizu Town in Ishikawa Prefecture, which were affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, have postponed or shortened the opening dates of their regular meetings to prioritize earthquake response. I decided to do something.
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Wolf Aron, a judo player in the men's 100kg class at the Paris Olympics, talks about his thoughts on winning consecutive titles.
2024-02-15 15:56:00
On the 14th, Wolf Aron, a male judo player in the 100kg class who was selected to represent the Paris Olympics, said in an interview, ``First of all, I was relieved because I thought that the selection was the starting line.I will prepare to not lose and increase my chances of winning as much as possible.'' "I want to do it," he said, expressing his thoughts toward the tournament, where consecutive victories are at stake.
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Disaster waste in Ishikawa Prefecture will be accepted in Toyama Prefecture starting today.
2024-02-15 15:35:00
Disaster waste such as rubble generated in Ishikawa Prefecture due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake will be processed within Toyama Prefecture, and an incineration facility in Tateyama Town began receiving it on the 15th.
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Nadeshiko Japan's Jun Endo does not participate in Paris Olympics Asian final qualifying round due to injury
2024-02-15 15:05:00
Jun Endo, a member of Japan's Nadeshiko Japan soccer team who will be competing in the final Asian qualifying round for the women's soccer Olympics in Paris later this month, will not participate in the final qualifying round due to an injury.
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Keidanren proposes creation of security clearance system
2024-02-15 15:03:00
Regarding the establishment of a ``security clearance'' system that limits those who can access information important for economic security to those whose reliability has been confirmed by the government, Keidanren recommends that the information targeted should be limited so as not to impede corporate activities. has compiled recommendations that require consideration of individual privacy.
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Two people die when Chinese fishing boat capsizes during crackdown by Taiwanese authorities in waters near Kinmen Island
2024-02-15 14:47:00
On the 14th, a Chinese fishing boat capsized during a crackdown by Taiwanese authorities in waters near Kinmen Island, which is located off the coast of China and is under Taiwan's effective control, killing two people. Taiwanese authorities say the fishing boat entered Taiwanese waters, but the Chinese government strongly condemns the incident, calling it a ``malicious incident.''
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Results of interviews with relevant members of the Liberal Democratic Party's Abe and Nikai factions to be released in the evening
2024-02-15 14:24:00
In response to the issue surrounding factional political funding parties, the Liberal Democratic Party will present the results of interviews conducted by Chairman of the Board of Governors Moriyama and others to relevant members of the Abe and Nikai factions to the opposition parties on the evening of the 15th, and then make them public. I'm doing it.
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Publicly funded demolition of damaged buildings 442 consultations and applications in just over 3 weeks Toyama Himi
2024-02-15 14:17:00
In Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, where many buildings were damaged in the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the city hall has received 442 consultations and applications for publically funded demolition work in just over three weeks since accepting applications.
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Political funds: Tax treatment of unreported income “We will watch the party’s response” Finance Minister
2024-02-15 14:09:00
With regard to the tax treatment of income that was not recorded in the political funds balance report regarding the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, Finance Minister Suzuki, from the government's standpoint, is considering instructing the relevant members to pay taxes. He stated that there was no such thing, and expressed his intention to monitor the party's response.
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U.S. 7th Fleet changes ceremony for old and new commanders in Yokosuka, emphasizes cooperation with allies
2024-02-15 14:06:00
A ceremony was held to change the command of the U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet, which is based at Yokosuka Air Base in Kanagawa Prefecture, and the newly appointed commander, Admiral Katcher, said, ``This region is where we will decide the future of all of us,'' and said, ``This region is where we will decide the future of all of us.'' He emphasized that we will further strengthen our collaboration with
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Israeli Prime Minister: Hamas must abandon its delusional demands. Negotiations continue to be difficult
2024-02-15 14:02:00
Negotiations between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas regarding a cessation of fighting have stalled, and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has issued a statement calling for ``Hamas to abandon its delusional demands.'' There continues to be a wide gap in opinion regarding the content.
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``First spring'' in Kanto 14 days earlier than last year Maximum instantaneous wind speed in Yokohama 19.9 m
2024-02-15 13:55:00
Due to the influence of a developing low pressure system in the Sea of Japan, winds from the south have become stronger in the Kanto region, and the Japan Meteorological Agency announced on the 15th that ``the first wind of spring has blown in the Kanto region.'' This year is 14 days earlier than last year, and the maximum instantaneous wind speed in various places until 1 pm was 19.9 m in Yokohama at 11:27 am, 15.7 m in central Tokyo at 12:25 pm, and in Chiba in the afternoon At 0:30, it was 14.9 meters, etc.
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Four Chinese drivers and others arrested for operating white taxis to foreign tourists
2024-02-15 12:36:00
The Metropolitan Police Department arrested four people, including a Chinese driver, for running a so-called "white taxi" business in which foreign tourists visiting Japan were given rides in private cars for a fee. In some cases, the rides were dispatched through major travel reservation sites, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details.
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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism points out “risk of misunderstanding when uniformly accompanying people with disabilities”
2024-02-15 12:07:00
The airline Toki Air, which launched flights last month, posted a notice on its website for passengers, saying that some of the expressions could lead to misunderstandings, saying that people with disabilities are uniformly required to be accompanied by an escort. I understand what the Ministry of Transport has pointed out. In response to this, the company changed the content and commented that there was no intention to discriminate.
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Political funding case: Former House of Representatives member Tanigawa and former accounting director of Kishida faction found guilty
2024-02-15 11:58:00
Former House of Representatives member Yaichi Tanikawa, who received a fine and a summary order to suspend his civil rights for violating the Political Funds Control Act, and the former accounting director of the Kishida faction have been found guilty in a case involving a political funding party run by a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party. . This is the first time a person has been found guilty in a series of cases.
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Noto Railway resumes operation in some areas, one and a half months after earthquake, Ishikawa
2024-02-15 11:52:00
The Noto Railway, which connects to the northern part of the Noto Peninsula, has partially resumed operation for the first time in a month and a half since the earthquake, and students who have used it have expressed their joy.
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Global average temperature in January is highest on record for January, NOAA
2024-02-15 11:39:00
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) announced that last month's global average land and sea surface temperatures were the highest in January on record, making it the eighth consecutive month of highest temperatures.
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Death of 4-year-old second daughter from poisoning at daycare facility even at night, suspicion of child neglect becoming commonplace
2024-02-15 11:22:00
In a case in which a couple living in Tokyo were arrested for murdering their 4-year-old second daughter by ingesting a harmful chemical substance, investigators found that the second daughter, who was attending a nursery school, was often left at the nursery school at night. I found this out through an interview. Her clothes and body were sometimes unsanitary, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the matter, suspecting that she was regularly neglecting her child. The father of the couple denies the charges.
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Cubs Shota Imanaga pitching practice in bullpen on first day of camp
2024-02-15 11:07:00
Cubs player Shota Imanaga, who will be playing in the major leagues for the first time this season, had his first day of camp in Arizona and immediately practiced pitching in the bullpen.
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Renesas Electronics acquires US software company for 880 billion yen
2024-02-15 10:51:00
Renesas Electronics, a major semiconductor company, has announced that it will acquire an American software company for approximately 880 billion yen in order to develop and design semiconductor products in a short period of time. Semiconductor products that incorporate multiple chips are becoming increasingly complex in design, and the company aims to increase its competitiveness through acquisitions.
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Mets Kodai Senga “I hope I can raise my level further”
2024-02-15 09:54:00
Major League Baseball's Mets pitcher Kodai Senga celebrated his first day of training camp in Florida on the 14th and expressed his enthusiasm for his second season in the Major Leagues, saying, ``I want to be able to raise my level even further.'' .
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Stock price rose more than 400 yen at one point to 38,100 yen, the highest in about 34 years
2024-02-15 09:50:00
On the 15th, the Tokyo stock market, the Nikkei Stock Average, temporarily rose by more than 400 yen to the 38,100 yen level. During trading hours, the price was the highest in approximately 34 years, since January 1990 during the bubble period. With all major stock indexes rising in the New York market on the 14th, buy orders are gathering for semiconductor-related stocks and other stocks.
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Japan's GDP for the past year has been overtaken by Germany and falls to 4th place in the world
2024-02-15 09:13:00
GDP = gross domestic product from October to December last year will be announced on the 15th. According to private sector forecasts, although the growth rate will be positive for the first time in two quarters, personal consumption, which accounts for more than half of GDP, is expected to remain almost flat due to high prices.
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Tokyo free school usage fee subsidy of 20,000 yen per month for elementary and junior high school students in Tokyo
2024-02-15 07:58:00
With the number of children not attending school in Tokyo at a record high, the Tokyo metropolitan government has decided to subsidize free school usage fees by 20,000 yen per month starting in the new fiscal year, in an effort to increase the number of learning opportunities outside of school.
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South Korea announces establishment of diplomatic relations with Cuba, friend of North Korea
2024-02-15 07:39:00
The South Korean government announced that it has established diplomatic relations with Cuba in Central America, a friendly country of North Korea. South Korean media have reported that the two countries proceeded with behind-the-scenes negotiations in consideration of the possibility of interference by North Korea.
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1 person killed, 10 injured in shooting near US Super Bowl championship event
2024-02-15 07:02:00
One person was killed and at least 10 injured were taken to the hospital on the 14th in the midwestern state of Missouri in a shooting near the venue of America's biggest sporting event, the Super Bowl championship event. Police have detained two people believed to be involved in the incident and are investigating the details of the incident.
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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Verification of relationship between seismic standards for housing and damage
2024-02-15 06:54:00
The first meeting of a national committee of experts was held in response to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, which caused extensive damage with many buildings collapsing, and discussed the relationship between the age of construction of houses, seismic standards, and damage. I decided to verify it. The committee plans to compile the results around autumn this year.
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Shohei Otani hits free hits at camp, hits like home runs
2024-02-15 06:41:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Baseball Dodgers batted free at a training camp in Arizona on the 14th, and while the fielders who joined him that day and pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto looked on, he continued to hit home runs. I was flying to
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Unseasonably warm weather continues, with maximum temperature expected to be 20 degrees in central Tokyo
2024-02-15 06:26:00
Warm air is expected to flow into eastern and western Japan on the 15th, and the unseasonably warm weather is expected to continue. On the other hand, the atmospheric conditions are expected to be extremely unstable mainly on the Pacific side due to the effects of fronts and low pressure systems, and people should be careful of lightning, tornadoes, violent gusts, and hail.
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Liberal Democratic Party considers holding political ethics review committee; one of Abe's five members reluctant to attend
2024-02-15 05:46:00
In response to issues surrounding factional political funding parties, the Liberal Democratic Party is considering holding a political ethics review committee, taking into account requests from opposition parties. As there are currently no members who have announced their intention to attend, it is expected that adjustments will be made within the party.
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Prabowo declares victory in Indonesian presidential election
2024-02-15 05:07:00
In the Indonesian presidential election held on the 14th, Defense Minister Prabowo, who appealed for the continuation of President Joko Widodo's policies, effectively declared victory, claiming that he had secured the majority of votes needed to win in an unofficial count. The we.
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4-year-old second daughter poisoned to death; relative who died 6 years ago may have ingested the same chemical substance
2024-02-15 04:49:00
In a case in which a couple living in Tokyo were arrested for killing their 4-year-old second daughter by ingesting ethylene glycol, a harmful chemical found in car antifreeze, a relative of the woman who died 6 years ago also made the same statement. Interviews with investigators revealed that there were signs that the man had ingested the ingredients.
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