2024-02-23 23:31:00
At the World Team Table Tennis Championships being held in South Korea, the Japanese women's team defeated Hong Kong to advance to the finals, and will face China on the 24th for the first gold medal in 53 years.
2024-02-23 21:09:00
The number of visitors to Hiroshima City's Atomic Bomb Museum this year exceeded 1.76 million on the 23rd, setting a new record high. This was due to increased interest due to the G7 Hiroshima Summit.
2024-02-23 19:31:00
Ahead of the two-year anniversary of the military invasion of Ukraine on the 24th, Russian President Vladimir Putin released a video on the occasion of a Russian holiday honoring military personnel, in which he stated that Russia is increasing its nuclear arsenal in addition to conventional weapons. We emphasized our bullish stance.
2024-02-23 19:27:00
A 25-year-old member of the Takarazuka Revue died, and his bereaved family alleges that some acts amounted to power harassment.The company acknowledged that some of the acts constituted power harassment and informed the bereaved family of the death. I found out that it was.
2024-02-23 18:50:00
Germany, Europe's largest economy, was wary of supplying weapons to conflict zones out of remorse for its Nazi past, but Prime Minister Scholz warned against supplying weapons to Ukraine, saying that Russia's military invasion would be a "turning point in history." I took the plunge.
2024-02-23 18:46:00
The J League Soccer League began on the 23rd, and in the J1 opening match held at the new stadium in Hiroshima City, Sanfrecce Hiroshima easily defeated Urawa Reds 2-0 thanks to two goals from newly acquired forward Yuki Ohashi.
2024-02-23 18:40:00
Uniforms collected from graduates were presented to students at a high school in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, whose uniforms were washed away by the tsunami.
2024-02-23 18:38:00
In a case in which the parents were arrested for killing their 4-year-old second daughter by ingesting a harmful chemical, the mother responded to an investigation into the chemical before her arrest, saying, ``I read on the Internet that it was effective as an insecticide.'' It was learned through interviews with investigators that he gave an explanation such as " The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the circumstances at the time, including the purpose of purchase and usage.
2024-02-23 18:10:00
Regarding the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, where discussions continue regarding its restart, a briefing session was held in Niigata Prefecture on evacuation plans and other information in the event of an accident. There have been a number of voices questioning the effectiveness of the system in the event of a complex disaster.
2024-02-23 18:06:00
The 24th marks two years since Russia began its military invasion of Ukraine. Approximately 2,100 people from Ukraine are still evacuated to Japan. As life in Japan becomes longer, many evacuees are having trouble finding employment.
2024-02-23 18:00:00
Open games for professional baseball began on the 23rd in Okinawa, and it began with a ``traditional match'' between Hanshin, who won the No. 1 title in Japan last season, and the Giants, led by new manager Shinnosuke Abe, with the Giants winning 9-4. I did.
2024-02-23 17:46:00
On the morning of the 23rd, there was a large-scale rear-end collision on an elevated road in eastern China, apparently caused by ice. Local media said around 100 cars were involved, and footage from the scene showed some cars being pushed up almost vertically.
2024-02-23 17:43:00
As Russia's invasion of Ukraine reaches its second anniversary, a poll by a think tank in Europe found that only 10% of people think the invasion will end with Ukraine's victory.
2024-02-23 17:13:00
The South Korean military announced that the U.S. and South Korean air forces conducted joint training on the 23rd. North Korea repeatedly launches cruise missiles with an unusual frequency, and state-of-the-art stealth fighter jets also participated to confirm measures to intercept cruise missiles.
2024-02-23 17:10:00
Following the death of former sumo wrestler Sekiwake Terao's master Nenyama, it was decided that Oyakata Tatetagawa, who had been acting as the stable's master, would assume the name of Toshiyori ``Nenzan'' and inherit the stable.
2024-02-23 16:25:00
Four people have died after a fire destroyed a 14-storey apartment building in eastern Spain, local authorities said. Local media have also reported that 19 other people have been unable to be contacted.
2024-02-23 16:08:00
The Noto Peninsula earthquake caused the sea floor to rise, making it impossible for boats to leave port, and people involved in the fishing industry are in a difficult situation, with some fishermen in Wajima City having no choice but to make a living through part-time work. I am. A fisherman who works part-time to collect disaster garbage revealed his thoughts, saying, ``I want to go fishing again.''
2024-02-23 16:03:00
Representative Izumi of the Constitutional Democratic Party reiterated his belief that Prime Minister Kishida should take the lead in holding the House of Representatives Committee on Political Ethics in response to the issue surrounding political funding parties held by factions of the Liberal Democratic Party. Ta.
2024-02-23 15:54:00
Voting for the primary election will begin on the night of the 24th Japan time in South Carolina, the fourth state in the southern state to select candidates for the opposition party and Republican Party for the fall US presidential election. The focus is on whether former President Trump, who has been winning consecutive races so far, will be able to win in former United Nations Ambassador Haley's home state and make a big step toward securing the party's nomination.
2024-02-23 15:42:00
A woman had promised to help her choose a long-sleeved kimono for her 20-year-old daughter. That day never came, and she died in the Noto Peninsula earthquake. Her late husband revealed what was on her mind.
2024-02-23 15:34:00
The 24th marks six months since China announced that it would suspend imports of Japanese marine products due to the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean. The Japanese government has called for the immediate lifting of the restrictions, but the Chinese side has not shown any willingness to respond, and some experts believe that the restrictions will be prolonged.
2024-02-23 14:45:00
In Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where water supply continues to be cut off due to the earthquake, a temporary hot spring facility was set up on the 23rd, and people affected by the disaster are immediately relaxing in the bathtub. Due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, almost all of Suzu City continues to experience water outages.
2024-02-23 13:15:00
Morning Market Street in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where a large-scale fire occurred due to the earthquake. A tray and bowl that had survived the fire were found at a Wajima lacquer shop that had a shop there. ``Wajima lacquerware is definitely strong,'' said Taisuke Konishi, the 8th generation owner of the shop.The sale of the found lacquerware has begun in hopes of recovery.
2024-02-23 12:28:00
A review meeting was held by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications to discuss issues in information distribution, such as the spread of false information, and LINE Yahoo has confirmed that the Yahoo and LINE services it operates contain false information that claims the Noto Peninsula Earthquake was an artificial earthquake. It has been revealed that more than 1,800 posts have been deleted.
2024-02-23 12:12:00
On the 23rd, the Emperor's birthday, a public visitation was held at the Imperial Palace to celebrate His Majesty's 64th birthday.
2024-02-23 11:51:00
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that it has reached a working-level agreement to provide additional financing of approximately $880 million, or more than 130 billion yen, to support Ukraine. The IMF appears to be aiming to emphasize its continued support to Ukraine as additional support from the United States is delayed.
2024-02-23 11:11:00
In an exclusive interview with NHK, a senior United Nations official in charge of humanitarian assistance to Ukraine pointed out that missile attacks continue to be carried out in Ukraine almost every day, two years after Russia's military invasion began. "People are tired and life is very difficult," he said, calling for continued support from the international community.
2024-02-23 11:06:00
Former sumo wrestler Hakuho's Miyagino master was punished by the Japan Sumo Association with a ``two-class demotion'' to the lowest rank of senior citizens and a ``reduction in compensation'' due to the violence caused by his disciple Kitaseiho. . In addition, regarding Miyagino Stable's lack of knowledge and awareness as a master, it has been decided that the Isegahama clan, to which he belongs, will serve as his acting master for next month's spring tournament. Furthermore, from April onwards, the Isegahama clan will continue to take over Miyagino Stable and provide guidance and education as masters and masters for an undetermined period of time. On the other hand, Kita Seiho was allowed to retire voluntarily.
2024-02-23 10:54:00
The G20 foreign ministers' meeting held in Brazil concluded after a series of discussions. Foreign Minister Kamikawa told reporters that the situation in Ukraine was taken up as a central topic of discussion with Russia also participating, and he acknowledged that the importance of this issue was once again confirmed.
2024-02-23 10:00:00
Major League Baseball's Padres pitcher Hiroki Matsui pitched as the fifth pitcher in the first game of the exhibition game that began on the 22nd, and showed perfect pitching with a sharp slider that resulted in three consecutive strikeouts.
2024-02-23 08:58:00
American space development company Intuitive Machines announced that its unmanned lunar lander, Nova C, successfully landed on the moon at around 8:30 a.m. Japan time on the 23rd. This is the first time in the world that a lander developed by a private company has successfully landed on the moon.
2024-02-23 08:33:00
The accommodation facility for astronauts, which is scheduled to be launched at the end of next year as part of the Artemis program that will return humans to the moon, was opened to the press.
2024-02-23 07:32:00
Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Major League Baseball Dodgers practiced pitching for the second time at a training camp in Arizona, where he recorded six strikeouts from a total of 10 batters, and is expected to pitch at the beginning of the week. They showed excellent results in preparation for the upcoming open match.
2024-02-23 07:11:00
In the New York stock market on the 22nd, the Dow Jones Industrial Average exceeded $39,000 for the first time, as buying orders increased due to rising demand for AI and expectations for the future of corporate performance following the results of the US semiconductor giant Nvidia. The price has reached an all-time high.
2024-02-23 07:04:00
In a public opinion poll conducted in Ukraine, more than 70% of people said that ``we should not concede territory'' to Russia, which continues to invade, and many people still support the government's policy of complete resistance. It is a way of expressing an idea. However, in the latest survey, it has fallen by 13 points compared to when it was at its highest.
2024-02-23 06:22:00
Regarding the introduction of the ``Japanese version of DBS,'' a system to confirm that people working in jobs that involve working with children do not have a history of sexual crimes, the government has decided to increase the period for inquiring criminal records to 20 days after the end of the sentence if the sentence is imprisonment or more. We are making adjustments in the direction of year, etc.
2024-02-23 06:14:00
On the 22nd, the mother of Mr. Navalny, an opposition leader who continued to criticize Russia's Putin regime and died in prison, revealed that she came face-to-face with Mr. Navalny's body at the direction of investigators. Meanwhile, she strongly criticized the authorities' response, saying they refused to hand over her body and threatened her to agree to a secret burial.
2024-02-23 05:35:00
Toyama, Fukui, and Niigata prefectures have announced that they will begin offering a ``Hokuriku support discount'' from the 16th of next month to support tourist businesses affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake. . In both cases, accommodations up to April 26th will be eligible for assistance.
2024-02-23 05:09:00
On the 22nd of this month, the Nikkei Stock Average hit a new all-time high, set in 1989 during the bubble period. While some say it shows expectations for Japanese companies, others point out that it does not reflect the reality of the economy, and the focus is on whether stock prices will continue to rise and whether companies will be able to achieve growth commensurate with their stock prices.
2024-02-23 01:55:00
On the 22nd of this month, two men were hit by a train at a railroad crossing on the Meitetsu Inuyama Line in Iwakura City, Aichi Prefecture, leaving one dead and the other in critical condition. Police are investigating the possibility that another man was involved in the accident while trying to rescue an elderly man who was stranded inside the railroad crossing.
2024-02-23 00:00:00
His Majesty the Emperor celebrated his 64th birthday on the 23rd.
