Main news(2024/02/26)
Taiwan President and others attend Emperor's Birthday Celebration Reception - First time for incumbent after severing diplomatic relations
2024-02-26 22:34:00
On the evening of the 26th, President Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President Lai Ching-toku attended a reception to celebrate the Emperor's birthday in Taiwan. This is the first time that a sitting president and vice president have attended since the severing of diplomatic ties with Japan in 1972, reflecting the growing closer ties between Japan and Taiwan in recent years.
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Philippines accuses China of erecting obstacles and interfering with navigation in the South China Sea
2024-02-26 21:59:00
Philippine authorities have accused China of setting up obstacles near a reef in the South China Sea that is disputed between China and the Philippines. The Chinese government, on the other hand, countered that the Philippines had violated China's sovereignty.
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Omron plans to solicit voluntary retirement from around 1,000 domestic employees due to economic slowdown in China
2024-02-26 21:45:00
Omron, a major electronic equipment manufacturer headquartered in Kyoto, has announced that it will cut 2,000 jobs domestically and overseas in response to deteriorating business performance due to the slowdown in the Chinese economy. Of these, our policy is to solicit voluntary retirement from around 1,000 people, or 10% of our domestic employees.
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“Negotiations for Navalny's release reach final stage the day before his death” Support group
2024-02-26 21:27:00
On the 26th, leaders of support groups for Russian opposition leader Navalny, who died in prison, announced that on the 15th, the day before Navalny's death, a prisoner, a former Russian agent, was imprisoned in Germany. He claimed that negotiations were in the final stages for his release in exchange.
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Nagoya plans to impose a total of approximately 390 million yen in fines on six companies for collusion in school lunch bidding
2024-02-26 20:51:00
The Fair Trade Commission has accused six companies of cooking companies of violating antitrust laws by repeatedly colluding for at least seven years in bidding for school lunches introduced at public junior high schools in Nagoya City. In response, we learned from interviews with related parties that they have decided to order them to pay a total of approximately 390 million yen in fines.
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Nippon Television launches investigation into Hinako Ashihara's death, plans to publish details
2024-02-26 20:35:00
Nippon Television will investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of popular manga author Hinako Ashihara, who revealed that she had a difference of opinion with the producers over the script that was made into a TV drama. announced that its in-house special investigation team began an investigation on the 23rd of this month, and plans to make the details of the investigation public in the future.
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Political funding issue: Political Ethics Commission Prime Minister “hopes that the best method will be taken”
2024-02-26 20:10:00
Intensive deliberations were held in the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives, and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan repeatedly called for a public meeting of the Political Ethics Review Committee in response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party. In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``I hope that the best method will be taken from the perspective of ensuring accountability.''
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Nagoya City Board of Education also confirms the receipt of money and goods at other departments. Investigation into actual situation
2024-02-26 20:01:00
The Nagoya City Board of Education received money and goods from an organization formed by teachers and others along with a list of teachers to recommend to the principal.Not only the Faculty Affairs Division, which is in charge of teacher personnel affairs, but also other departments received money and goods. This has been confirmed. The city has decided to conduct a detailed investigation into the actual situation with an investigation team.
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Fukuoka Miyama City: Boy dies after clogging school lunch at elementary school
2024-02-26 19:53:00
According to the Miyama City Board of Education in Fukuoka Prefecture, just after 12:30 p.m. on the 26th, a 7-year-old boy in the first grade at an elementary school in Miyama City choked on his school lunch and was rushed to the hospital, where he later died. about it.
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Russia intensifies offensive while Ukrainian army “defends soldiers to limit damage”
2024-02-26 19:48:00
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on the 26th that Chief of the General Staff Gerasimov inspected the front lines in Ukraine, encouraging local soldiers to strengthen their offensive. Meanwhile, Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Shirsky also visited the front-line command post and emphasized continued defensive posture with emphasis on limiting casualties for his soldiers.
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Sweden's NATO membership expanded to 32 countries as all member states approve
2024-02-26 19:14:00
The Hungarian parliament is expected to vote on Sweden's membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on the 26th. This will mean that all member states will recognize it, expanding NATO, the world's largest military alliance, to 32 countries.
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Ishikawa Prefecture: Volunteer lodging base for disaster-stricken areas established in Anamizu town and started operation
2024-02-26 19:06:00
Ishikawa Prefecture has set up a lodging base in Anamizu Town for volunteers working in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and it began operating on the 26th.
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National Hospital “Nationwide strike depending on spring labor negotiations” Zeniyo Labor Union
2024-02-26 18:24:00
Labor unions for doctors, nurses, and other workers working at national hospitals across the country have announced that they will hold a nationwide strike on March 1, depending on future negotiations, demanding wage increases during this year's spring strike.
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House of Representatives Political Ethics Committee fails to reach agreement on whether or not to open the public, ruling and opposition parties continue to discuss
2024-02-26 18:01:00
In response to the issue surrounding political funding parties held by factions of the Liberal Democratic Party, the ruling and opposition parties discussed how to hold the House of Representatives Committee on Political Ethics, but they were unable to come to an agreement on the pros and cons of making the meeting public, and the decision was made to continue discussions.
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TEPCO announces 4th release of treated water from Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant to begin on the 28th
2024-02-26 17:59:00
Tokyo Electric Power Company has announced that it will begin releasing treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean for the fourth and final time this fiscal year, starting on the 28th.
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Japan Exchange Group CEO Yamado “Stock prices and economic reality are not far apart”
2024-02-26 17:52:00
At a press conference, Hiroki Yamamichi, CEO of Japan Exchange Group, said that the Nikkei 225 Stock Average hit a new all-time high for the first time in 34 years, saying that it reflected the growing earning power of companies, and that the current state of stock prices and the economy was He expressed the view that they are not far apart.
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Unmanned lunar probe "SLIM" re-establishes communication and overcomes low temperatures on lunar nights
2024-02-26 17:45:00
Last month, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) confirmed that the unmanned probe "SLIM", which had been in a "dormant state" after Japan's first successful landing on the moon and conducted a survey, was able to overcome the low temperature of the lunar night. It has been revealed that communication has been re-established. In the future, we would like to obtain new data if we determine that it is possible to operate the special cameras installed.
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Kyoto Uji Mimuroto Temple Approximately 250 weeping plum trees are in full bloom
2024-02-26 17:12:00
At Mimuroto Temple in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, which is known as a famous place for flowers, the approximately 250 weeping plum trees are in full bloom, and visitors are enjoying the arrival of spring.
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Shinji Okazaki to retire as an active player, ``body is falling apart'' 50 points, 3rd highest in Japan national team history
2024-02-26 16:58:00
Shinji Okazaki (37), a former member of the Japanese national soccer team and the third-highest scorer of all time with 50 points, will retire at the end of this season. This was announced on the official website of Sint-Truiden, a club in the Belgian First Division, to which Okazaki belongs, on the 26th.
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Ryotaro Sugi, Natsuko Goshiro, and his wife run a soup kitchen in the disaster area Nanao Ishikawa
2024-02-26 16:51:00
Singer and actor Ryotaro Sugi and singer Natsuko Goshiro visited Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and served udon noodles and other soup to those affected.
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Tokyo aims to be the first in the country to enact “Kashara Prevention Ordinance”
2024-02-26 16:14:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is aiming to submit a proposed ordinance as soon as possible in order to enact the nation's first ordinance to prevent customer harassment such as nuisance behavior and malicious complaints, so-called "customer harassment."
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[Earthquake breaking news] Earthquake intensity 4 in Ehime and Hiroshima prefectures, no tsunami worries
2024-02-26 16:08:00
At around 3:24 p.m., an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 was observed in Ehime and Hiroshima prefectures. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake.
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Illegal drug case at Nihon University American football team: Six new club members have been sent to prosecutors
2024-02-26 15:41:00
In the case where multiple members of Nihon University's American football club were arrested and charged with concealing illegal drugs, the Metropolitan Police Department has filed new charges against six male club members and alumni on suspicion of violating the Special Drug Provisions Act. Did.
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North Korean media reports on women's soccer match against Japan in "Important News"
2024-02-26 15:22:00
On the 26th, North Korean state media reported for the first time the result of the first match between Japan and North Korea in the women's soccer final Asian qualifying round for the Paris Olympics, calling it ``important news.''
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US military planes landed at civilian airports nationwide 453 times last year, the most in the past 10 years
2024-02-26 15:03:00
Last year, American military aircraft landed at civilian airports across the country more than 450 times, the highest number in the past 10 years, according to an interview with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. As US military training activities in the Nansei Islands become more active, flights to airports on remote islands, especially in Kagoshima Prefecture, account for more than 40% of all flights.
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U.S. presidential election “Ms. Haley’s major donor organization suspends funding” report
2024-02-26 14:29:00
Major U.S. media outlets have revealed that major donor organizations will suspend funding for former U.N. Ambassador Haley, who is competing against former President Trump in the opposition Republican Party's candidate selection for the fall U.S. presidential election. I reported it. Haley has just announced that she will continue her campaign, but this is expected to be a major setback.
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Yamanashi: Rapid increase in information provided about wanted suspect in robbery and injury incident 11 years ago
2024-02-26 14:15:00
It has been found that there has been a rapid increase in the number of information provided regarding a suspect wanted for a robbery and injury incident that occurred 11 years ago in Yamanashi Prefecture. A suspect believed to be Satoshi Kirishima, who had been wanted for over 40 years, surfaced last month, and this is likely due to increased interest in the wanted person, and police are appealing for as much information as possible.
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Oral arguments in civil trials will be possible via web conference from March, and demonstrations will be shown in court
2024-02-26 14:14:00
Oral arguments in civil trials, which until now had been conducted in person by judges and lawyers, will be able to be held via web conference from March 1st, and a demonstration in court has been made public.
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Aeon considering management integration of drugstore Welcia and Tsuruha
2024-02-26 13:39:00
Aeon, a major distribution company, has announced that it is considering business integration between its subsidiary, Welcia Holdings, the largest drugstore company, and Tsuruha Holdings, a major drugstore company that is considering acquiring additional shares.
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``Kappa Sushi'' management company sentenced to 30 million yen fine for fraudulent use of data
2024-02-26 13:03:00
In a trial in which the operating company of the conveyor belt sushi chain ``Kappa Sushi'' was accused of violating the Unfair Competition Prevention Act for illegally using data that was a trade secret of rival chain ``Hama Sushi'', the Tokyo District Court The company was sentenced to a 30 million yen fine for ``obstructing fair competition and failing to compensate Hamazushi.''
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Tokyo High Court sentenced defendant to 18 years in prison in second trial of Tomei reckless driving case
2024-02-26 13:00:00
The Tokyo High Court held the second trial in a retrial for a defendant who was charged with causing death or injury by dangerous driving for causing the death and injury of four family members by reckless driving on the Tomei Expressway in Kanagawa Prefecture seven years ago. The defendant was found guilty of causing death or injury by dangerous driving on the grounds that the accident was caused by the defendant's obstructive driving, and was sentenced to 18 years in prison, the same as in the first trial.
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Three people killed and injured at convenience store in Sapporo; multiple knives seized from scene; strong murderous intent?
2024-02-26 12:35:00
On the 25th, three employees were stabbed at a convenience store in Sapporo, and a 43-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempting to murder one of them. Multiple knives were seized from the scene. I learned this from an interview with the police. Police believe there was a strong murderous intent and are investigating the circumstances that led to the incident.
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Ishikawa Wajima Some dental clinics resume treatment with water support
2024-02-26 12:34:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where water supply continues to be cut off due to the effects of the earthquake, some dental clinics have resumed operations with water supply assistance, and due to the lack of water they were unable to provide adequate oral care. People are being treated.
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House of Representatives Budget Committee: “Open the Political Ethics Commission to the public” Prime Minister: “It is up to the Diet to decide whether or not to open it”
2024-02-26 12:31:00
During intensive deliberations at the House of Representatives Budget Committee, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan urged the public to convene a political ethics review committee in response to issues surrounding a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party's political funding party. In response, Prime Minister Kishida said that while the committee was important as a place to provide explanations to the public, he believed that the Diet should decide whether to make the information public.
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Emergency work to demolish buildings begins in Suzu City after Noto Peninsula earthquake
2024-02-26 12:07:00
In Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where many buildings were damaged by the earthquake, work began on the 26th to urgently demolish buildings that are at risk of collapsing further and causing secondary damage.
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House of Representatives Political Ethics Review Committee held on 28th and 29th Official decision to be made at executive committee
2024-02-26 11:58:00
In response to the issue surrounding political funding parties by factions of the Liberal Democratic Party, the House of Representatives Political Ethics Review Committee is expected to officially decide at its executive meeting on the 26th to hold meetings on the 28th and the following day, the 29th. In light of the opposition party's request for public disclosure, the Liberal Democratic Party has proposed allowing members to observe the hearing, and it is expected that adjustments will be made.
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Israeli delegation to visit Qatar to discuss cease-fire negotiations?
2024-02-26 11:54:00
As negotiations between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas continue over issues such as a cessation of hostilities, local media reported that an Israeli delegation is scheduled to visit Qatar, which is acting as a mediator, on the 26th, leaving questions as to what kind of talks will take place in the future. The focus is on how it will be done.
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Daihatsu resumes production at Oita factory for 10 models including mainstay light passenger cars
2024-02-26 11:52:00
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. has resumed production of 10 models, including its mainstay light passenger car, at a factory in Oita Prefecture that had been suspended due to problems with fraudulent acquisition of national certification. However, the scale of restarting production will only account for 40% of Daihatsu's total domestic production, including models for which it has yet to reach an estimate, and there are concerns that it will have a long-term impact on business partners.
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Is there a building fire near Sensoji Temple in Tokyo? Fire extinguishing operations underway, whether there are any injuries or not is unknown
2024-02-26 10:20:00
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, around 9:30 a.m. on the 26th, they received a report of ``fire visible from a building that appears to be being demolished'' in Asakusa, Taito Ward, Tokyo, and the fire department is working to extinguish the fire. Further information, including whether there were any injuries, is not known. The site is about 500 meters from Tokyo Metro Asakusa Station, in an area lined with houses and shops, with Sensoji Temple and Asakusa Hanayashiki nearby.
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Stock price Temporarily in the 39,300 yen range, new all-time high during trading hours on the 22nd
2024-02-26 10:14:00
On the Tokyo stock market on the 26th, just after the holidays, the Nikkei Stock Average briefly hit the 39,300 yen level, breaking the all-time high during trading hours set on the 22nd of this month.
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Toyama calls for school bags to be delivered to children in disaster-stricken areas
2024-02-26 10:02:00
The owner of a store in Namekawa City, Toyama Prefecture, which recycles school supplies, is calling for the donation of unused school bags to be delivered to children affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
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[Updated from time to time] Russia military invasion of Ukraine (movement on February 26th)
2024-02-26 09:20:00
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 26th (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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US expert: Current status of invasion of Ukraine: “Historical moment, now is the time to help”
2024-02-26 09:05:00
A Russian political expert who also served as a high-ranking official on the US National Security Council (NSC) believes that the current situation in which the West's continued military aid to Ukraine is being questioned is similar to the situation during World War II. ``We are at a historic moment,'' he said, calling for the United States and other countries to provide assistance now.
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World's largest mobile related exhibition to open in Spain
2024-02-26 09:03:00
The world's largest mobile-related exhibition will begin in Spain from the 26th. Cutting-edge technologies will be showcased, with main themes such as generative AI and the next-generation communication standard "6G".
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Shohei Otani fourth batting practice at camp, preparing for open game
2024-02-26 08:08:00
On the 25th, Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers of the Major League Baseball participated in his fourth actual batting practice since entering camp, preparing for an exhibition game in which he is expected to participate on the 28th, Japan time.
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Charity concert to support Ukraine - 2nd anniversary of military invasion in Tokyo
2024-02-26 07:10:00
Two years have passed since Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, and a charity concert to support Ukraine was held in Tokyo on the 25th.
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“Mr. Navalny died due to blood clot” Ukrainian intelligence agency
2024-02-26 06:54:00
The head of Ukraine's defense ministry's intelligence department has said that the cause of death of opposition leader Navalny, who died in a Russian prison, was due to a blood clot called a blood clot. Although he denied the idea that the murder was the direct cause, Western countries are increasingly accusing President Putin of being responsible.
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More than 10,000 people live in evacuation centers after 8 weeks of Noto Peninsula earthquake; continuing support is a challenge
2024-02-26 06:36:00
The 26th marks the 8th week since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, which caused tremors with a maximum seismic intensity of 7. More than 10,000 people are still living in evacuation centers, and the challenge is how to continue providing support.
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President Zelenskiy: “How will the war end? A year of transition”
2024-02-26 06:24:00
President Zelenskiy of Ukraine held a press conference on the 25th, as Russia's military invasion entered its third year. In the meeting, President Zelenskiy said that the Russian military was preparing to launch a large-scale attack this May, and said, ``How the war ends depends on this year. ``This is the year of the 2019 World War,'' he said, emphasizing the importance of Western countries continuing to provide military support.
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Three people stabbed at convenience store, one killed
2024-02-26 05:41:00
On the 25th, three convenience store employees were stabbed to death in Sapporo, and a man in his 40s died. Police have confirmed that security camera footage suggests that all three employees were attacked inside the store. I understand.
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North Korean women's soccer team comes to Japan for final qualifying round for Paris Olympics
2024-02-26 05:20:00
The North Korean national soccer team arrived at Haneda Airport on the night of the 25th, having been allowed to enter Japan as an exception to the sanctions imposed on North Korea for the second match of the women's soccer final Asian qualifying round for the Paris Olympics. The second home-and-away match, to be held on the 28th, will be broadcast live on NHK's General Television and will also be streamed on NHK Plus.
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Kazuo Kado, chairman of the parent company that operates the Takarazuka Revue Company, steps down as director and makes final adjustments.
2024-02-26 04:34:00
Regarding the death of a 25-year-old member of the Takarazuka Revue, Kazuo Kaku, chairman of Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, the parent company of Hankyu Corporation that operates the troupe, is making final arrangements to resign as director of the troupe. We learned through interviews with those involved that progress is being made.
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