Main news(2024/02/19)
If you intentionally fail to pay taxes or repeatedly delinquent, the government will revoke your permanent residence permit.
2024-02-19 22:12:00
The Immigration Services Agency is expected to increase the number of foreigners who will obtain permanent residence permits if the new training and employment system is introduced, and the Immigration Services Agency has decided to make it possible to revoke the status of residence in cases where people intentionally fail to pay taxes or repeatedly delinquent their taxes. We have decided to review the system. It is expected that related bills will be submitted in the current Diet session.
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Tokyo Minerva Law Office expelled for “misappropriation of 2.5 billion yen in deposits”
2024-02-19 21:13:00
Regarding the Tokyo Minerva Law Office, a law firm that undertook numerous claims for overpayments to consumer finance companies and went bankrupt four years ago without repaying them to clients, the Dai-ichi Tokyo Bar Association said, The 2.5 billion yen deposit was fraudulently misappropriated, and the punishment was the most severe.
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“Should I reopen the store?” While I was in doubt, I was supported by the voices of people in the town.
2024-02-19 20:41:00
``As restoration work continued, I was unsure whether it was okay to reopen...'' These are the words of the owner of a Western confectionery shop that reopened on the 19th in Anamizu Town, Ishikawa Prefecture. But people in the town were saying things like, ``Do you think you'll be able to keep the shop open?'' ``I want to eat sweets again,'' and ``I'll go buy some when it opens.'' There are things you can do too. With this in mind, I created cookies with the words ``Let's do our best Noto'' engraved on them together with my daughter, who is in the third grade of elementary school.
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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology solidifies policy to designate the former Unification Church as a "designated religious corporation"
2024-02-19 20:33:00
Regarding relief efforts for victims of the former Unification Church, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has decided to designate the church as a "designated religious corporation" in order to ascertain the status of its assets, and has notified the church, according to interviews with people involved. . If a decision is made after hearing the church's explanation and the council's opinion, notifications will be required before the disposal of real estate.
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Accepting volunteers who are not making progress, strengthening support, considering building lodging facilities
2024-02-19 20:02:00
The power of volunteers is essential to the recovery of areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. Approximately 26,200 people have pre-registered to volunteer in Ishikawa Prefecture, but due to a lack of accommodation, only 2,739 people actually worked in the disaster area. For this reason, Ishikawa Prefecture has indicated its intention to set up "temporary lodging facilities" in the disaster-stricken areas and strengthen support.
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Navalny's family cannot identify his body, causing controversy over cause of death
2024-02-19 19:58:00
The family of Navalny, known in Russia as a leading critic of the Putin regime who died in prison, has not been able to identify his body, but there are concerns that he may have died before the authorities announced. There are also reports that there is no such thing, and the ripples are spreading over the cause of Mr. Navalny's death.
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[Live video] Fire at accommodation facility under construction in Suma Ward, Kobe
2024-02-19 19:18:00
According to the fire department, a fire broke out on the grounds of the Suma Kanko House accommodation facility in Suma Ward, Kobe City, around 6:30 p.m. on the 19th. Images from NHK's fixed cameras show flames and smoke rising high. The accommodation facility was under construction, so the fire department is currently extinguishing the fire and checking to see if anyone was unable to escape.
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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare compiles “drinking guidelines” for “appropriate judgment of alcohol consumption”
2024-02-19 18:50:00
To help determine the appropriate amount of alcohol to drink, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has compiled ``Drinking Guidelines'' that indicate the health risks associated with the amount of alcohol contained in alcoholic beverages.
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Japan national soccer team player Junya Ito files suit against two women, seeking compensation of 200 million yen
2024-02-19 18:42:00
Japan national soccer player Junya Ito has filed a lawsuit seeking 200 million yen in damages against two women who filed a criminal complaint alleging sexual assault, alleging that the false accusations damaged their reputation.
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Ibis population in the wild in Japan declines for the first time since release began in 2008
2024-02-19 17:54:00
The number of Japanese crested ibises, which are designated as a special natural monument, is estimated to be 532 in the wild in Japan as of December last year, 13 fewer than the previous year, and for the first time since 2008, when ibis releases began. It started to decrease.
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Hirotake Yano dies at age 80, founder of Daiso Sangyo, the company behind Daiso
2024-02-19 17:24:00
Hirotake Yano, the founder of Daiso Sangyo, which operates the 100-yen shop Daiso, passed away on February 12th due to heart failure. He was 80 years old.
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Nadeshiko Japan playmaker Hasegawa joins the match, venue to be decided 5 days before the match
2024-02-19 16:37:00
Yui Hasegawa, the playmaker, joined the Japan national team's general practice for the women's soccer match against North Korea in the final Asian qualifying round for the Paris Olympics. Meanwhile, in an unusual situation, the venue for the first match scheduled for February 24th was not decided until the 19th, five days before the match, and the players are being forced to make difficult preparations.
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[Commentary] What is the impact of Mr. Navalny's death? More than 400 mourners arrested
2024-02-19 16:33:00
Mr. Navalny, who was known in Russia as a leading critic of the Putin administration and was imprisoned in prison, died, and people could be seen mourning his death in St. Petersburg and other parts of Russia. However, according to human rights groups, more than 400 people, including those who came to pay their respects, were detained, and Russian authorities are believed to be nervous about the growing number of voices criticizing the Putin administration. Navalny's death has shocked the world. What is the background of death? What impact will it have on the future? "Catch! World's Top News" Caster Asami Mochizuki's commentary. (Broadcast on February 19th) *The video is 10 minutes and 26 seconds long and cannot be viewed on data broadcasting. *The second half of the video is an explanation of the situation in Ukraine, where the Russian military was forced to withdraw from Audiiivka in the east, where they were intensifying their attacks.
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Establishment of a one-stop support center for businesses affected by the disaster Wajima Ishikawa
2024-02-19 16:27:00
A one-stop support center has been established in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where businesses affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake can apply for business consultation and subsidies.
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Governor Hase Ishikawa presents his thoughts on creating accommodations for staff and volunteers
2024-02-19 15:44:00
Governor Hase of Ishikawa Prefecture said that in response to the lack of lodging for staff and volunteers in the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and limited time for local activities, the prefecture and local governments have set up private business operators. He expressed his desire to set up a "temporary lodging facility" operated by the government.
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Ebetsu, Hokkaido Building collapses during demolition, 3 workers caught, 1 killed
2024-02-19 15:41:00
Just before noon on the 19th, a building being demolished collapsed in Ebetsu City, Hokkaido, resulting in an accident involving three workers, one of whom died. Police are investigating the details of what happened at the time.
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British Academy Award for Best Animated Film for ``How Do You Live?''
2024-02-19 14:44:00
The 77th British Academy Awards ceremony was held on the 18th in London, England, and director Hayao Miyazaki's ``How Do You Live?'' was selected for Best Animated Film.
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Defense Minister Kihara to “steadfastly advance the strengthening of defense capabilities” First meeting of the Expert Council
2024-02-19 14:36:00
The first meeting of the Ministry of Defense's panel of experts was held to consider measures to fundamentally strengthen defense capabilities based on the three documents related to security, and Minister of Defense Kihara stated that while gaining the understanding of the public, the Ministry of Defense will strengthen its defense capabilities. He expressed the idea that it is necessary to steadily move forward with the development of defense capabilities, while simultaneously considering the development of defense capabilities in the future.
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Bali introduces “tourist tax” for foreign tourists to fund cultural preservation, etc.
2024-02-19 14:24:00
Bali, one of Indonesia's top tourist destinations, has introduced a new tourism tax for foreign tourists in order to use the money to protect its traditional culture and nature. There have been a number of nuisance acts by some foreigners on the island, and the local tourism bureau wants to encourage people to respect their culture.
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Nara Yamatotakada accident that killed 6 people; 88-year-old driver who died at the time was sent to prosecutors
2024-02-19 14:16:00
In June last year, a passenger car crashed into a line of cars waiting at a traffic light in Yamatotakada City, Nara Prefecture, killing one person and injuring five others. Police said the 88-year-old driver, who died after the accident, was behind the wheel. On the 19th, documents were sent to the public prosecutor on suspicion of negligent driving resulting in death or injury due to incorrect operation.
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Evacuation drill at a building in Umeda, Osaka, assuming a tsunami caused by a huge Nankai Trough earthquake
2024-02-19 13:38:00
An evacuation drill was held on the 19th at a building connected to JR Osaka Station, assuming that a huge Nankai Trough earthquake has occurred and there is an increasing risk of a tsunami hitting Umeda, Osaka.
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A car driven by a man in his 50s crashes into a building in Shibuya, Tokyo
2024-02-19 13:21:00
Just before noon on the 19th, a car crashed into a building in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo. We are currently investigating the details of the incident after speaking with the man who was driving the car.
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“Former Unification Church side supports elections” Ritmin submits motion of no confidence in Education Minister Moriyama
2024-02-19 13:07:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has submitted a no-confidence resolution to the House of Representatives regarding Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Moriyama, who has been accused of receiving election support from the former Unification Church.
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The University of Tokyo aims to create a five-year curriculum that integrates the arts and sciences with “world-class research”
2024-02-19 13:03:00
In order to increase its international competitiveness, the University of Tokyo has decided to establish a new five-year curriculum in the fall of 2027. The aim is to develop human resources who can solve global issues through a four-year undergraduate program and a one-year master's program that combines the arts and sciences.
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu opposes unilateral recognition of Palestinian state
2024-02-19 12:55:00
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on the 18th that he opposes unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state. This seems to be a move to check the move by the Biden administration in the US and Arab countries, which are calling for ``two-state coexistence'' between Israel and Palestine.
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Liberal Democratic Party and Ritsumeikan National Committee Chairman meet to exchange opinions on handling of Political Ethics Commission
2024-02-19 12:54:00
In response to the issue surrounding factional political funding parties, the Liberal Democratic Party's Diet Policy Committee Chairman Hamada and the Constitutional Democratic Party's Diet Policy Committee Chairman Azumi held a meeting. It appears that the two exchanged opinions regarding the handling of the House of Representatives Political Ethics Review Committee, which the opposition party is requesting to convene.
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``Big Motor'' head office employee arrested again for ordering to pull up trees from roadside
2024-02-19 12:38:00
Kanagawa Prefectural Police announced on the 19th that an employee of the head office of the used car sales company "Big Motor" who was arrested for cutting down a street tree in front of a store in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, had ordered the tree to be pulled down in front of the store. He was arrested again on suspicion of causing damage.
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Whale sighted in Osaka Bay dies while staying in port; prefecture considers response
2024-02-19 12:15:00
After a series of whale sightings in Osaka Bay since last month, the Japan Coast Guard was notified that the whale that had been staying at Osaka's Sakai port was "not moving," and on the 19th, it was confirmed that it was dead. I did. Osaka Prefecture has decided to consider future responses.
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Stock price falls slightly
2024-02-19 11:59:00
At the Tokyo stock market on the 19th, the start of the week, there were sell orders for semiconductor-related stocks, which had been rising recently, and the Nikkei Stock Average fell slightly. Over the weekend, stock prices briefly rose to a level approaching the all-time high during trading hours during the bubble period, and it will be interesting to see whether they will continue to trend upward.
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Japan-Ukraine Economic Reconstruction Promotion Council eager to strengthen cooperation in the economic field
2024-02-19 11:47:00
Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmikhali gave a keynote speech at the Japan-Ukraine Economic Reconstruction Promotion Council held in Tokyo, saying, ``This is the next step in developing relations between our two countries.By working together, we will achieve growth and prosperity.'' "We can turn this into an opportunity for the future," he said, expressing his desire to strengthen cooperation with Japan in the economic field.
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European Soccer Takefusa Kubo contributes to victory with 7th goal of the season
2024-02-19 10:58:00
On the 18th, Takefusa Kubo of Real Sociedad in the Spanish First Division scored his seventh goal of the season in an away game against Mallorca, contributing to the victory.
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Machinery orders from October to December last year were 1.0% lower than the previous three months, decreasing for the third consecutive quarter
2024-02-19 10:51:00
According to the "Machinery Order Statistics" released by the Cabinet Office, which shows the future of corporate capital investment, from October to December last year, the amount of orders received by major machinery manufacturers from domestic companies was large, with large fluctuations in the amount of orders received from ships and electric power companies. Excluding this, the total amount was 2,514.2 billion yen. This is 1.0% lower than the previous three months, marking the third consecutive quarter of decline.
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Internet betting mahjong company employees arrested, first for online casino operator
2024-02-19 10:47:00
According to interviews with investigators, seven office workers ranging in age from their 20s to 40s have been arrested by the Kyoto Prefectural Police Headquarters for operating an online casino in Japan that lets players play mahjong online. Ta. This is the first time in the country that a person has been arrested for providing an online casino venue.
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China “strengthens patrols around Kinmen Island” as a countermeasure after fishing boat accident
2024-02-19 10:43:00
The China Coast Guard has announced that it will strengthen patrols in the waters around Taiwan's remote island of Kinmen Island. The move is a response to last week's incident in which a Chinese fishing boat capsized and killed two people on the island's coast during a crackdown by Taiwanese authorities.
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Men's Golf Hideki Matsuyama 9th win on the American Tour, first win in 2 years
2024-02-19 08:35:00
On the 18th, Hideki Matsuyama won his ninth victory on the men's golf tour, his first in two years. The final round of the tournament was held on the 18th in California, and Matsuyama, who came from 7th place, 6 strokes behind the leader, improved his score by 9 points and came from behind to win the championship with a total of 17 under. This is his first win on the American Tour in two years and his ninth win in total.
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Speed skating Miho Takagi wins 2 gold medals in 1500 meters
2024-02-19 08:13:00
Miho Takagi, who holds the world record for this event, won the gold medal in the women's 1500 meters at the World Speed Skating Championships held in Canada with a time of 1 minute 52.29 seconds. Takagi achieved her second title, including the women's 1000m race the day before.
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US military announces attack on Houthi-controlled areas
2024-02-19 07:53:00
The US military has announced that it has carried out attacks against anti-ship missiles and unmanned boats in areas controlled by the Houthi rebel group in Yemen. The measures are meant to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer.
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Sumitomo Corporation introduces new technology for long-term container transportation of fresh foods
2024-02-19 06:18:00
As the Houthis repeatedly attack ships around the Red Sea, significant ``circumvention'' of maritime shipping routes has become an issue. Under these circumstances, Sumitomo Corporation, a major trading company, will soon form a business alliance with a major shipping company in Hong Kong, and will introduce new technology that will allow for longer container transportation of fresh foods.
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Be careful of avalanches and melting snow due to unseasonably warm weather nationwide
2024-02-19 06:16:00
Temperatures are expected to rise across the country on the 19th, making it unseasonably warm, and areas with heavy snowfall should be careful of avalanches and landslides caused by melting snow. On the 19th, on the 19th, it will gradually rain from western Japan, and there is a risk that rain clouds will develop locally, and people should be careful of lightning strikes, gusts of wind, and sudden heavy rain.
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There is a growing movement to aggregate station timetables and provide information on websites.
2024-02-19 06:04:00
Regarding the ``timetables'' posted at stations, there are moves among railway companies to reduce the number of timetables posted in stations and consolidate them, due to the spread of smartphones and cost reductions, and to provide information on websites where timetables are posted. is expanding.
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[Updated from time to time February 19th] 8 patients died in Khan Younis hospital
2024-02-19 05:48:00
At a hospital in Khan Yunis, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, where the Israeli army invaded and has continued military operations since then, eight people have died as a result of the operation, and approximately 200 patients are believed to have been left behind, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Health authorities are calling for patients to be transferred as soon as possible. *We will keep you updated on developments regarding Israel and Palestine as of February 19, Japan time.
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7 weeks after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in Oku-Noto - Securing manpower and work time for recovery is an issue
2024-02-19 04:52:00
The 19th marks the 7th week since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, which caused tremors with a maximum seismic intensity of 7, occurred. In the Oku-Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, where infrastructure such as water supplies has been severely damaged, the challenge is how to secure manpower and time for restoration and debris removal.
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Successful launch of satellite to photograph "space debris" such as used rockets
2024-02-19 04:31:00
A satellite developed by a Japanese private company to photograph "space debris" was launched from New Zealand on the night of the 18th, with the aim of removing "space debris" such as unused artificial satellites and rockets floating in outer space. The satellite was placed into the planned orbit and the launch was successful.
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Political funding: Liberal Democratic Party responds with intention to hold political ethics committee; battles intensify
2024-02-19 04:15:00
Regarding the issue surrounding factional political funding parties, the Liberal Democratic Party is coordinating to hold a political ethics review committee, and will soon respond to the opposition party regarding its thoughts on selecting the members to attend. Some opposition parties believe that the debate on the new fiscal year's budget should not proceed unless there is a guarantee that the debate will be held in a way that will clarify the actual situation, and the battle between the ruling and opposition parties is expected to intensify.
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