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“World’s largest” projection mapping projected on Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

2024-02-25 21:48:00
The world's largest projection mapping project, which projects images of Japanese culture and tourist attractions onto the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building, began on the night of the 25th.

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Performing “Kobe Boogie” Musician Ryoichi Hattori’s phantom work Osaka

2024-02-25 21:27:00
Last year, a concert was held in Osaka to perform ``Kobe Boogie,'' a song whose score was found among the belongings of Ryoichi Hattori, a leading musician of the Showa era.

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Ukrainian military attacks one of the largest steel factories in central Russia with drones

2024-02-25 20:59:00
The Ukrainian military appears to have attacked one of the largest steel factories in central Russia with a drone, and as the military invasion drags on, the exchange of attacks using drones continues. Meanwhile, Russia will hold a presidential election next month, and the Putin administration appears to be aiming to turn its rule into a fait accompli by claiming to have started early voting in the unilaterally annexed southern regions of Ukraine. .

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Traditional Chinese “hen-face show” at the Nagasaki “Lantern Festival”

2024-02-25 20:54:00
The Lantern Festival was held in Nagasaki City in conjunction with the Chinese New Year's Spring Festival, and the final day was the 25th, during which a large number of people participated in the traditional Chinese performance of the ``Henmen Show,'' where the masks change one after another. Had fun.

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JR Yamanote Line resumes operation on all lines

2024-02-25 20:07:00
The JR Yamanote Line had suspended operations on the inner and outer lines due to an accident that occurred at Shibuya Station, but operations have resumed on all lines.

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Republican candidate selection

2024-02-25 19:32:00
Former President Trump won by a wide margin in the primary election in South Carolina, the home state of former United Nations Ambassador Haley, in the opposition Republican Party's selection of candidates for the fall U.S. presidential election. While it seems that Trump's dominance will not change in the future, what are his true feelings? And what are Mr. Haley's intentions as he remains determined to continue fighting? I will explain. (Presidential election coverage team) *This is the content broadcast on February 25th on "News 7". *The video is 4 minutes and 13 seconds long and cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.

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Tokyo V x Yokohama FM 1993 J League opening card reproduction Big applause for Nationals

2024-02-25 19:09:00
In J1 soccer, the opening match between Tokyo Verdy and Yokohama F. Marinos was held at the Tokyo National Stadium, a reenactment of the 1993 J.League opening card, with F. Marinos scoring successive goals in the final stages and ending the game 2-1. We came from behind to win.

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All JR Yamanote Lines, some sections of the Saikyo Line and Shonan-Shinjuku Line are suspended.

2024-02-25 19:04:00
Due to the accident that occurred at Shibuya Station at around 6:41 p.m., the JR Yamanote Line has suspended operations on all inner and outer lines. Due to this, service has been suspended in some sections on the Saikyo Line and Shonan-Shinjuku Line. According to JR East, the train is expected to resume operation at 7:30 p.m.

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Israel and mediating countries agree to ``six-week suspension of fighting''

2024-02-25 18:11:00
On the 24th, multiple media outlets reported that Israel and a mediating country had agreed to a six-week hiatus on the condition that some hostages be released regarding ongoing negotiations between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas. I did. It is expected that the intermediary country will hold discussions with Hamas based on this proposal.

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Some sections of Chuo Expressway are closed due to snow Yamanashi/Nagano

2024-02-25 17:51:00
According to the Central Japan Expressway, as of 5 p.m., the Chuo Expressway is affected by snow, and as of 5 p.m., the up and down lines between Kobuchizawa Interchange in Yamanashi Prefecture and Suwa Interchange in Nagano Prefecture, and Sutama Interchange and Kobuchizawa, both in Yamanashi Prefecture, are closed. The outbound line between the interchanges is closed to traffic. There is currently no prospect of lifting the ban. The Central Japan Expressway urges people to check the latest weather and traffic information, and to wear winter tires and carry chains when using the expressway.

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Japan men's basketball national team defeats China in Asian Cup qualifying round, building momentum towards Olympics

2024-02-25 17:45:00
Japan's men's basketball team, which will be participating in the Paris Olympics, defeated China 76-73 in the Asian Cup qualifying round, starting a winning streak in this year's official games and building momentum toward the Olympics.

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Wajima Ishikawa vows to rebuild Ramen Zundo Nabe restaurant from the ruins of the fire

2024-02-25 15:46:00
Morning Market Street in Wajima City, where a large-scale fire broke out during the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. A Chinese restaurant in town, popular for its special soup ramen and bustling with locals, was also burnt down. ``I felt like I couldn't think of anything,'' says Yoshio Itaya, the company's manager, describing his state of mind at the time. A little over a month later, I found my favorite pot in the burnt ruins. Mr. Itaya, who had halfway given up on rebuilding, said, ``When I saw Zundo Nabe, I changed my mind and thought, ``Maybe I should open a restaurant.'' I want to rebuild and become a cog in the recovery process, and is now working towards reopening. (Reporter Misa Muramatsu)

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Rain and snow in Kanto-Koshin; heavy snow expected tomorrow, mainly along Mt. Be careful

2024-02-25 12:22:00
Due to the effects of low pressure and cold air, rain and snow are falling over a wide area in the Kanto-Koshin region. Heavy snow is expected to fall mainly along the mountains until dawn on the 26th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be careful about the impact on traffic caused by snow accumulation and frozen roads.

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Kanazawa University to waive exam fees and tuition fees for students affected by the disaster

2024-02-25 12:21:00
The first half of the second stage exams for national universities begins on the 25th, and many students are taking the exams in Ishikawa Prefecture. Kanazawa University will waive exam fees and post-admission tuition fees for students who were affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

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Osaka Marathon: Kokugakuin University's Hirabayashi wins first marathon with Japan's best record

2024-02-25 12:06:00
The Osaka Marathon, one of the selection races for the men's marathon representative for the Paris Olympics, was held by Kiyosumi Hirabayashi, a third-year student at Kokugakuin University, with a time of 2 hours 6 minutes 18 seconds, breaking the record for a Japanese athlete running his first marathon. won the championship. On the other hand, no player in this tournament broke the set record, which is a condition for being selected for the national team.

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US military announces “joint attack with British military on Houthi strongholds”

2024-02-25 11:35:00
In response to the situation in which Yemen's Houthi rebels have repeatedly attacked ships in the Red Sea area in solidarity with the Islamic organization Hamas, American forces jointly attacked Houthi strongholds with British forces on the 24th. announced that it did.

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The first half of the second exam begins at 172 national and public universities nationwide.

2024-02-25 11:25:00
The first half of the second round exams for national and public universities began on the 25th, with candidates taking the exams at 172 universities across the country.

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Japan Pension Service to raise final payment rate of national pension to high 80% range

2024-02-25 10:59:00
The final payment rate of National Pension insurance premiums for self-employed people exceeded 80% for the first time last year, and the Japan Pension Service will raise this rate to the upper 80% range over the next five years. We have put together a medium-term plan that aims to achieve these goals.

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Nara: Car hits people on road near Todaiji Temple South Gate, two men injured

2024-02-25 10:31:00
According to information received by the Nara City Fire Department, a person was hit by a car on the road near the South Gate of Todaiji Temple in Nara City around 9:50 a.m. on the 25th. So far, two men have been injured, and the police and fire department are confirming the extent of their injuries and investigating the detailed circumstances at the time.

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Movie film of famous detective Kosuke Kindaichi discovered, released 70 years ago, location unknown

2024-02-25 10:09:00
A film of a movie starring the famous detective Kosuke Kindaichi, whose whereabouts are unknown after it was released 70 years ago, has been found.

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US Presidential Election: South Carolina Primary - Trump Guaranteed Victory

2024-02-25 09:13:00
ABC TV reported that former President Trump secured victory in the southern state of South Carolina's primary election, which is the fourth state to select candidates for the opposition party and Republican Party for this fall's U.S. presidential election. . By securing a victory in the home state of former U.N. Ambassador Haley, who is pursuing Trump, Trump took a major step toward winning the party's nomination.

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Shohei Otani will appear in the opening game starting on the 28th, Japan time, against the White Sox

2024-02-25 08:20:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Baseball Dodgers checked his batting form at an indoor batting practice range on the 24th. Due to the upcoming schedule, it is expected that he will not be able to participate in the exhibition game until the 27th, which is the 28th Japan time, against the White Sox.

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Man brandishing knife at convenience store, injuring three people, arrested on the spot Sapporo

2024-02-25 07:35:00
According to police, just before 7 a.m. on the 25th, a man brandished a knife at a convenience store in Kita Ward, Sapporo City, injuring three people. Details are not known, but the man was arrested on the spot. Police are investigating the details.

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake Reconstruction Symposium Expert: “Looking at population decline”

2024-02-25 06:31:00
A symposium on recovery from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake was held in Tokyo on the 24th, and experts called for a detailed survey of the intentions of disaster victims based on the lessons of the Great East Japan Earthquake, and for reconstruction to take into account population decline.

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Some protesters clash with police in Israel demanding release of hostages

2024-02-25 06:17:00
In Israel, citizens dissatisfied with the lack of progress in releasing hostages due to clashes with the Islamic organization Hamas in the Gaza Strip staged violent protests, which resulted in police being called in to quell the demonstrations.

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Giant salamander endemic to China, “highly endangered” discovered in Japan

2024-02-25 05:07:00
A type of giant salamander endemic to China, which is listed as extremely endangered on the IUCN Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, has been found being kept in an aquarium in Japan, and Kyoto University and other institutions are planning to clone individuals in the future. We are committed to taking steps to prevent extinction.

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[Updated from time to time] Russia military invasion of Ukraine (movements on February 25th)

2024-02-25 04:44:00
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues. Russian and Ukrainian forces continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians have fled the country. We will keep you updated on developments regarding the situation in Ukraine on the 25th (Japan time), including the situation of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries involved. (There is a 7 hour time difference between Japan and Ukraine, and a 6 hour time difference with Moscow, Russia)

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Navalny's body handed over to mother, support group reveals

2024-02-25 02:22:00
A support group has revealed that the body of Navalny, the opposition leader who died in prison after continuing to criticize the Putin regime in Russia, has been handed over to his mother, which the authorities had previously refused.

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Table Tennis Team World Championship Women's Japan National Team runner-up, loses in a close match against China

2024-02-25 01:23:00
In the women's final of the table tennis world team championship held in South Korea, Japan faced China, who had won the tournament five times in a row, and lost 2-3 after a close match that went all the way to the fifth and final match. It was a victory.

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