Main news(2024/02/22)
Estimated condominium repair reserve fund: Minimum monthly collection amount drafted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
2024-02-22 23:15:00
In response to a series of cases in which condominiums lack reserve funds for repairs, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has released a draft proposal regarding the estimated amount of reserve funds to be collected. The policy is to set a minimum limit on the monthly collection amount and require systematic savings from the beginning.
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Masao Akahori, who was found not guilty in the retrial of the "Shimada Incident" 70 years ago, dies at the age of 94
2024-02-22 23:09:00
Masao Akahori, who was sentenced to death in the so-called "Shimada Incident" in which a 6-year-old girl was murdered in Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture 70 years ago, was acquitted in a retrial after being sentenced to death. He died inside. He was 94 years old.
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[Commentary on the war situation] Why is there a stalemate? Two years after the invasion of Ukraine, what will happen next?
2024-02-22 20:43:00
The 24th marks two years since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. We look back on the past two years and consider the current situation and future direction. We spoke to Taisuke Hiron, a senior researcher at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation who specializes in Russian foreign and security policy, and newscaster Shoichiro Beppu, who has continued to report in Ukraine since the invasion. *This is the content that was broadcast on February 21st on “Catch! World Top News”. *The video is 16 minutes long and cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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Putin regime “war with the West” urges unity and continues invasion of Ukraine
2024-02-22 20:30:00
Russia's Putin administration continues its military invasion of Ukraine, calling it a ``war'' with the West, which is increasing its support for Ukraine, and urges the people to unite and is poised to continue its military invasion.
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Measures to be taken such as removing walls to prevent horses from getting injured during Ageuma Shinto ritual
2024-02-22 20:16:00
馬が急な坂を駆け上がる、三重県の多度大社の「上げ馬神事」は、動物虐待だとの批判を受け、馬がけがをしないよう坂の最後で乗り越える高さ2メートル近くある壁を撤去するなどの対策をとったうえで、実施することが決まりました。
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University of Tsukuba announces start of clinical trial of next-generation treatment for intractable cancer "Globlastoma"
2024-02-22 20:03:00
The University of Tsukuba in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, announced that it will begin clinical trials on a next-generation treatment for a brain disease called glioblastoma, a type of intractable cancer. By using our uniquely developed device, we will be able to shorten treatment time and provide treatment to more patients.
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New obesity treatment drug begins to be prescribed to patients; concerns over use for cosmetic purposes
2024-02-22 19:41:00
GLP-1 receptor agonist, a new obesity treatment developed by a Danish pharmaceutical company, went on sale in Japan on the 22nd, and medical institutions have begun prescribing it to patients. There are concerns about this drug being used for cosmetic purposes, and the doctor who prescribed it said, ``There is a risk of side effects, so careful administration is necessary.''
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What was it like 35 years ago when stock prices hit their highest ever?
2024-02-22 19:24:00
On the 22nd, the Tokyo stock market's Nikkei Stock Average reached a historic milestone, hitting a new all-time high set in December 1989. 35 years ago was the height of the bubble economy. Stock prices and land prices were soaring, Japanese companies were buying up prestigious American companies, and "Japan money" was dominating the market. What was Japan like at that time? Let's look back at the main events.
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Akutagawa Prize and Naoki Prize Presentation Ceremony: Three award-winning authors express their joy
2024-02-22 19:16:00
The 170th Akutagawa Prize and Naoki Prize presentation ceremony was held in Tokyo on the 22nd, and the three award-winning authors expressed their joy.
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Hiroshima: A block of glass on display as atomic bomb materials. Did someone take it away?
2024-02-22 18:49:00
At the Peace Museum, located in an elementary school in Hiroshima City near the epicenter of the explosion, it has been discovered that a chunk of glass that was on display as an atomic bomb artifact and appears to have melted due to the heat has disappeared. The Hiroshima City Board of Education is consulting with the police on the possibility that someone took the items.
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``97 years old this year'' Toast with my mother, with whom I have lived for 20 years, a few hours later
2024-02-22 18:04:00
``I'm 97 years old this year,'' said a mother as she toasted the New Year with her son on New Year's Day. She looked happy. The earthquake struck a few hours later. After the first tremor, there was a second violent tremor, and the main building where her mother had been until just moments before collapsed. ``Even now, I don't know whether it's a dream or reality, and it feels like I've come to another world.'' (Son Tsutomu)
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JR Yokosuka Line: Multiple pieces of concrete fall, suspension of operation for approximately 10 hours
2024-02-22 17:56:00
The JR Yokosuka Line had to suspend operation for approximately 10 hours in some sections due to pieces of concrete falling off the walls of the tunnel between Shinagawa and Shinbashi. The total weight of the fallen concrete pieces was 113 kg, and JR East is currently investigating the situation in detail.
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Former Unification Church may be collecting donations in a new way for Korean believers
2024-02-22 17:40:00
A person involved in the former Unification Church's headquarters in South Korea for many years told NHK that while remittances from Japan have reportedly stopped, a new method has been launched for believers in South Korea since last year. It has been revealed that efforts to collect donations are becoming more active.
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"Your Name" producer arrested on suspicion of violating child pornography prohibition law
2024-02-22 17:39:00
The president of a Tokyo production company has been arrested on suspicion of violating child pornography laws for having a female high school student he met on SNS take naked photos and send them to his smartphone. According to people involved in the investigation, the president was involved as a producer in the production of the animated film "Your Name."
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Impact on children and parents in disaster-stricken areas: ``There are fewer places to play''...
2024-02-22 17:25:00
A park where the ground has caved in. Glass scattered throughout the city. In the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, there are fewer places where children can play safely, and many parents are worried about stress. A pediatrician in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, points out, ``We need a place where children can gather.''
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Bank of Japan Governor: “Prices will continue to rise in the future, not deflation but inflation”
2024-02-22 17:05:00
Bank of Japan Governor Ueda attended the House of Representatives Budget Committee on the 22nd and stated that the Japanese economy is in a state of inflation, not deflation, noting that prices will continue to rise. The Bank of Japan has a policy of reversing its current large-scale monetary easing if it foresees a stable price increase of 2%, and all eyes will be on its future decisions.
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Mother of 4-year-old second daughter's poisoning death tells those around her, ``I can no longer feel love''
2024-02-22 16:47:00
In the case where the parents were arrested for killing their 4-year-old second daughter by ingesting harmful chemicals, investigators have learned that the mother had told people around her that she had "lost the ability to love" her second daughter. I found this out through an interview.
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Former Unification Church ``Inquisition'' chairman ``makes a fair judgment'' Tokyo District Court
2024-02-22 16:43:00
In order to decide whether to issue a dissolution order to the former Unification Church, the ``inquiry'' procedure to hear opinions from both the government and the church was held for the first time on the 22nd at the Tokyo District Court. I would like to request that.''
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Morning drama “Mare” theme song becomes “melody of recovery” after Noto Peninsula earthquake
2024-02-22 15:55:00
That day, the brass band's room was completely transformed by the big tremors. The students who were supposed to be on the other side of the podium were nowhere to be seen. That song came to me when I was feeling like ``every day is gone and every day is like a nightmare.''
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JR Yokosuka Line service suspended between Shinagawa and Tokyo, Narita EX also suspended in the morning
2024-02-22 15:16:00
The JR Yokosuka Line has suspended operation in some sections since its first train due to falling concrete pieces in the tunnel between Shinagawa and Shinbashi stations. As of 12:00 p.m., service has been suspended on the up and down lines between Yokohama Station and Tokyo Station, and service is expected to resume around 3:00 p.m.
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Four people in their 20s arrested for selling illegal e-liquid of designated drugs in Shibuya
2024-02-22 15:00:00
Four people in their 20s were arrested on suspicion of violating the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act for selling illegal e-liquid containing the designated drug ``THCH'' in a car in the downtown area of Shibuya, Tokyo.
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Finance Minister Suzuki: Political funding issue: “Lawmakers should decide on tax payments”
2024-02-22 14:57:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, Finance Minister Suzuki said that it is up to political responsibility to decide whether to pay taxes as personal income on the income that was not included in the income and expenditure report but was not used for political activities. He recognized that members of Congress should make decisions from the perspective of fulfilling their goals.
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Men's Ski Jumping World Cup: Noriaki Kasai joins expedition team for final round
2024-02-22 14:44:00
The expedition squad for the final round of the men's ski jumping World Cup has been announced, and 51-year-old Noriaki Kasai has been selected. This will be Kasai's first time participating in a World Cup overseas in four seasons, since the tournament in Germany in December 2019.
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Political funding issue: House of Representatives Political Ethics Committee to be held on 28th and 29th to coordinate
2024-02-22 14:02:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan have confirmed that they will proceed with coordinating the House of Representatives Committee on Political Ethics, which has been in response to issues surrounding factional political funding parties, to be held over two days next week, on the 28th and 29th.
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[Explanation] Why did the Nikkei Stock Average hit an all-time high? What is the impact on daily life?
2024-02-22 13:46:00
On the Tokyo stock market on the 22nd, the Nikkei Stock Average rose significantly, breaking the all-time high during trading hours set on December 29, 1989 during the bubble period, reaching the 39,000 yen level. We asked Masaki Ichihara of the Economic Affairs Department about this. *Broadcast on the news at 1:00 pm on February 22nd. *The video is 2 minutes 54 seconds long and cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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13th anniversary of New Zealand Earthquake, memorial ceremony attended by bereaved families on site
2024-02-22 13:17:00
The 22nd marks the 13th anniversary of the earthquake in southern New Zealand that killed 185 people, including 28 Japanese, and a memorial ceremony was held there with bereaved families from Japan in attendance.
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Actor Yoko Yamamoto dies at the age of 81
2024-02-22 13:00:00
Yoko Yamamoto, an actor who has been active in popular movies, dramas, and plays since the 1960s, passed away this month. He was 81 years old.
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Ukraine's reversal offensive has not yielded any results and the situation is on the defensive
2024-02-22 12:14:00
Ukraine's reversal offensive, which received much attention, did not yield the results it had hoped for, and on the contrary, it is now on the defensive, with its eastern bases being captured by attacks from Russia, which is willing to sacrifice soldiers.
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Political funding issue: Liberal Democratic Party Matsuno and five others request review to the House of Representatives Political Ethics Committee
2024-02-22 12:07:00
Five people, including former Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno of the Liberal Democratic Party, have submitted a request to the House of Representatives Political Ethics Committee for an investigation into the issue surrounding a faction's political funding party. The Liberal Democratic Party is considering holding the event as early as the middle of next week, and the ruling and opposition parties are expected to make adjustments regarding the specific schedule and whether or not it should be made public.
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“Play your best on the best stage” Basketball girl Saki Hayashi heads to the Paris Olympics
2024-02-22 12:06:00
``I want to put my heart into playing my best on the biggest stage, and I want to play cool.''The women's basketball world final qualifiers for the Olympic Games were held in Hungary. In the first match of the final tournament that will determine the ticket to Paris, captain Saki Hayashi led Japan to victory by making six three-point shots against Spain, the world's fourth-ranked powerhouse. (Sports News Department reporter Mion Nishioka)
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Kenta Maeda pitched in batting practice, making good progress with 3 strikeouts to 4 batters
2024-02-22 11:54:00
Pitcher Kenta Maeda of the Major League Baseball Tigers took to the field for batting practice at a camp in Florida, and showed smooth adjustment by striking out three batters against four batters, promoting his inclusion in the starting rotation.
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Export of jointly developed defense equipment: focus on whether the government and the government can reach an agreement within this month
2024-02-22 11:15:00
Discussions have begun between the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito Party political affairs research chairs regarding the export of defense equipment jointly developed with other countries, such as the next generation of fighter jets, to third countries. The government and the Liberal Democratic Party want to allow exports, and the focus is on whether they can reach an agreement within this month with the Komeito Party, which is taking a cautious stance.
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Satoshi Furukawa talks about the results of experiments in space "To go to the moon and beyond"
2024-02-22 10:15:00
Astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, who has been staying on the International Space Station since last year, talked about the results of experiments he has conducted so far and said, ``It was an environment that would allow us to carry out tests that will take humans to the moon and beyond.'' I looked back.
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[Real time] Nikkei average stock price rises by more than 500 yen, approaching all-time high
2024-02-22 09:14:00
On the Tokyo stock market on the 22nd, the Nikkei Stock Average rose by more than 500 yen in response to the strong financial results of major American semiconductor manufacturers, which had been attracting attention, and hit the high of December 29, 1989 during the bubble period. It is nearing an all-time high during trading hours.
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Shohei Otani camp [Q&A] Is the adjustment going well? Shout out to my juniors too
2024-02-22 08:10:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Baseball Dodgers participated in his second actual batting practice at camp in Arizona and took his second turn at bat. Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto also entered the bullpen for the first time in four days, making adjustments for the upcoming exhibition game.
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``Nowhere is safe'' Air strikes continue on Rafah, causing casualties of residents
2024-02-22 08:00:00
The Israeli military continues to carry out airstrikes on the 21st in Rafah and other areas in the southern Gaza Strip, which are believed to be the last stronghold of the Islamic organization Hamas, and the number of casualties among residents continues to continue. As the Israeli military prepares to carry out ground operations against Rafah, there are concerns that the damage will further spread.
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``Grandma Yamamotoyama'' fans gather to see Steller's sea eagle flying over winter
2024-02-22 07:36:00
The female Steller's Sea Eagle, which has come to Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture to spend the winter, is about to head to its breeding grounds, and avid wild bird fans are visiting the area every day.
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US semiconductor company Nvidia's financial results show significant increase in sales and profits, attracting attention in the stock market
2024-02-22 06:47:00
NVIDIA, a major American semiconductor manufacturer, reported significant increases in sales and profits for the three months ending last month.
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Kita Seiho recommended to retire due to “violence” Master Miyagino compiles a plan for demotion
2024-02-22 06:34:00
The Compliance Committee of the Japan Sumo Association has recommended that Kita Seihō retire, and that his master and former yokozuna Hakuhō's master Miyagino has been demoted to two classes after Sumo wrestler Kita Seihō committed violent acts against his younger disciples. Through interviews with related parties, it was learned that a sanctioning plan has been compiled that includes the following:
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“Civil code provisions that do not allow married couples to have separate surnames violate the constitution” 12 people file suit against government
2024-02-22 06:17:00
It has been announced that 12 people living in Tokyo and other areas will file a lawsuit in March demanding compensation from the government, alleging that the provision of the Civil Code that does not allow married couples to have separate surnames violates the Constitution. The same provision has been twice ruled constitutional by the Grand Bench of the Supreme Court, but the defense team argues that ``the situation is changing, with increasing awareness of the need for married couples to have separate surnames.''
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Four company executives arrested on suspicion of conducting investment business without registration; 135 billion yen collected
2024-02-22 06:00:00
Four executives of a Singaporean company that solicited investments in Japan were arrested on suspicion of violating the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act for conducting investment-related business without registration. In the investigation so far, it is estimated that the company has collected 135 billion yen from approximately 26,000 people across the country, and police are investigating the detailed flow of funds.
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Osaka City raises the standard amount of nursing care insurance premiums for people aged 65 and over to more than 100,000 yen per year
2024-02-22 05:07:00
Regarding long-term care insurance premiums, which are reviewed by local governments once every three years, Osaka City has decided to raise the standard amount paid by people aged 65 and over by 1,155 yen to 9,249 yen per month from next fiscal year. I did. As the population ages and demand for nursing care services increases, the standard amount has now exceeded 100,000 yen per year.
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26-year-old man stabbed in Chiba Yotsukaido park; investigation into attempted murder
2024-02-22 03:08:00
On the night of the 21st, a 26-year-old man was found lying in a park in Yotsukaido City, Chiba Prefecture, stabbed in the abdomen by someone. The man was conscious when he was taken to the hospital, and police are investigating the incident as an attempted murder.
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City investigates suspicions of routine inappropriate physical restraint at special nursing home in Hakodate
2024-02-22 01:03:00
It has been revealed that a special nursing home in Hakodate City, Hokkaido, is suspected of routinely subjecting residents to inappropriate physical restraints, such as by surrounding their beds with fences, and the city is investigating whether this constitutes abuse. We are conducting an investigation, including conducting interviews. On the other hand, the chairman of the corporation that operates the facility said, ``It is true that there was physical restraint, and we regret it, but we have not done anything that would lead to accusations of abuse.''
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