Main news(2024/03/05)
University professor submits letter of accusation against Prime Minister Kishida over his inauguration celebration party
2024-03-05 23:09:00
Regarding Prime Minister Kishida's inauguration celebration held in Hiroshima the year before yesterday, a university professor said, ``Although it was a political funding party sponsored by the Prime Minister's support group, the income and expenditures were not recorded in the political funding income and expenditure report. They submitted a complaint against four people, including Prime Minister Kishida, to the Hiroshima District Public Prosecutors Office. Prime Minister Kishida has previously stated in the Diet that the event was a ``pure celebration and not a political funding party.''
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Architect Riken Yamamoto wins the Pritzker Prize, the “Nobel Prize of Architecture”
2024-03-05 23:03:00
Architect Riken Yamamoto has been selected as this year's recipient of America's Pritzker Prize, which is given to internationally outstanding architects and is also known as the ``Nobel Prize of architecture.''
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Poisoning death of 4-year-old child Suspect's sister may have also been murdered; re-arrested on suspicion of murder
2024-03-05 23:01:00
In a case in which a couple was arrested for killing their 4-year-old second daughter by ingesting a harmful chemical substance, it is suspected that the husband's sister, who died six years ago, was also killed by ingesting the same substance, which is related to the investigation. I found this out through interviews with people. The Metropolitan Police Department plans to arrest him again on suspicion of murder on the 6th.
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11 members of Hokkaido's Komadai Tomakomai High School baseball team were punished, possibly related to theft
2024-03-05 20:55:00
The Japan Student Baseball Association has banned 11 third-year baseball team members from Hokkaido's Komadai Tomakomai High School, which has won the Koshien Championship, from playing overseas games for a month for their involvement in the theft.
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Political funding issue: “Relevant members decide to appoint important positions based on responsibility” Prime Minister Kishida
2024-03-05 19:38:00
In the Diet, the House of Councilors Budget Committee deliberated on the new fiscal year's budget bill, and in response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, Prime Minister Kishida asked for accountability in appointing relevant members to key positions. He expressed his intention to make judgments based on whether he fulfilled his political responsibilities and fulfilled his political responsibilities.
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Kanto-Koshin: Heavy snow expected along the mountains from early afternoon on the 6th
2024-03-05 19:06:00
Rain and snow are falling in the Kanto-Koshin region due to the effects of the low pressure system accompanying the front, and heavy snow is expected to fall mainly along the mountains into the afternoon of the 6th. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be careful about the impact of snow on traffic and the freezing of roads.
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Doctor sentenced to 18 years in prison for murder of woman with ALS Kyoto District Court
2024-03-05 19:04:00
The Kyoto District Court ruled on the 5th against a doctor who had pleaded not guilty to charges such as killing a Kyoto woman suffering from the incurable disease ALS five years ago at her request. He committed the crime lightly and his disregard for life is remarkable and deserves strong condemnation,'' he said, and sentenced him to 18 years in prison.
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U.S. presidential election Super Tuesday voting begins soon
2024-03-05 18:24:00
The election of candidates by the opposition party and Republican Party for the fall U.S. presidential election will be held on the 5th on Super Tuesday, a major day when primaries and other elections will be held simultaneously in 15 states across the U.S. Voting will begin soon on the evening of the 5th Japan time. to start. The focus is on whether former President Trump, who has a large lead of 9 wins and 1 loss in the candidate selection conducted so far, will further separate former United Nations Ambassador Haley and determine the trend toward winning the party's nomination.
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Conditions for permitting businesses to hold swimsuit photo shoots at prefectural pools have been finalized in Saitama
2024-03-05 18:23:00
Last year, swimsuit photo sessions at prefectural pools in Saitama Prefecture were thrown into confusion after uniform cancellation requests were made without clear rules, and the Prefectural Parks and Green Space Association has taken measures such as not allowing models or participants under the age of 18 to enter the event. On the 5th, we published a summary of new conditions for permission from those involved.
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Two former university students sentenced to 500,000 yen fine over jungle gym fire
2024-03-05 18:23:00
Eight years ago, a 5-year-old boy was killed after a fire broke out from a wooden jungle gym on display at an event venue in Tokyo's Meiji Jingu Gaien. A former man was charged with manslaughter and has pleaded not guilty. The Tokyo Summary Court sentenced the two university students to fines of 500,000 yen each.
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Same-sex partner of crime victim argues in Supreme Court over survivor benefits
2024-03-05 18:08:00
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case in which the issue of whether same-sex partners should be included in state benefits paid to the families of crime victims is due to be handed down on the 26th of this month. I did. The judgments of the first and second instances, which deemed the case to be ``not applicable'' because the necessary arguments were held when changing the judgment, may be reconsidered.
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Ito Jakuchu's newly discovered scroll-shaped masterpiece may have been created when he was 76 years old
2024-03-05 18:02:00
A new, colorful scroll-like masterpiece by Ito Jakuchu, a painter who was active in Kyoto during the Edo period, has been discovered. Experts say, ``This is an important work that provides clues to Jakuchu's state of mind in his later years.''
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[Video explanation] What you need to know about “Preparation and preparedness” Noto Peninsula earthquake support
2024-03-05 17:50:00
In Ishikawa Prefecture, where severe damage was caused by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, all local governments are accepting disaster volunteers. We asked Keiji Iwai, director of the Japan Disaster Prevention Association, what you need to prepare and think about before entering a disaster-stricken area as a volunteer to help with recovery and reconstruction. .
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``Accident where a car ran onto the sidewalk'' was reported, 3 girls injured, Fukuoka Kasuga
2024-03-05 17:03:00
According to the police, around 3:30 p.m. on the 5th, they received a report of an accident in which a car ran onto the sidewalk in Kasuga City, Fukuoka Prefecture. According to the fire department, three girls of elementary school age were injured at the scene of the accident at the Okamoto intersection in Kasuga City, and were taken to the hospital, all of whom are conscious. According to the Kasuga City Board of Education, there is information that the three 6th grade girls at Kasuga Kita Elementary School near the scene of the accident were hit by a car on their way home from school. Police and fire departments are currently confirming the details of the situation.
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Uber Eats to introduce autonomous robots in some areas of Tokyo from the 6th
2024-03-05 16:52:00
Uber Eats, a major delivery service, has announced that it will introduce autonomous robots to some areas in Tokyo from the 6th. In Japan, there are a number of companies withdrawing their services due to factors such as a shortage of delivery personnel, and companies are rushing to streamline their operations and strengthen their services.
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Earthquake activity off the eastern coast of Chiba Prefecture similar to 2007 “Be careful,” experts say
2024-03-05 16:03:00
Regarding the series of earthquakes that have occurred in and around the eastern coast of Chiba Prefecture since late February, experts say that the trend is similar to past cases, with seismic activity gradually expanding toward the land side, and that the seismic intensity will be lower in the future. We are calling for caution as there is a possibility of an earthquake of magnitude 5 or lower.
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Liberal Democratic Party finalizes movement policy plan to ``dismantle and restart'' in response to political funding issue
2024-03-05 15:15:00
The Liberal Democratic Party has finalized its draft campaign policy for this year, and in response to the problems surrounding the faction's political funding party, it has announced that it will ``dismantle and start over again,'' and will immediately proceed with legal reforms such as strengthening party functions and amending the Political Funds Control Act. is showing.
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Fiscal Council begins discussions on this year's ``substantive policy'' recommendations
2024-03-05 14:11:00
An advisory body to the Minister of Finance began discussions on the ``substantive policies'' that the government will put together this year, and exchanged opinions on the current state of public finances, with a focus on the goal of fiscal consolidation.
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Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to launch project team to promote local bookstores
2024-03-05 13:39:00
With the number of bookstores decreasing nationwide due to the spread of online shopping and e-books, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has set up a project team to promote local bookstores and will consider new support measures. became.
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“Meotoiwa” collapses. Possibility of collapse due to earthquake Isumi Chiba
2024-03-05 13:36:00
Meoto Iwa, a tourist spot on the coast of Isumi City, Chiba Prefecture, was confirmed to have collapsed earlier this month. Seismic activity has been increasing in the area centered on the eastern coast of Chiba Prefecture since late last month, and the prefectural civil engineering office is investigating the possibility that the collapse was caused by the earthquake.
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The Liberal Democratic Party and the Rikun Democratic Party are adjusting the schedule for the House of Councilors Political Ethics Inquiry, expected to be held as early as next week
2024-03-05 13:16:00
In the House of Councilors, the Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan have agreed to hold a political ethics review committee soon regarding the issue of factional political funding parties. We are currently working on a specific schedule, and the screening committee is expected to be held as early as next week.
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Fire in multiple buildings, including a temple, in Kiyosu, Aichi Prefecture; one person transported; firefighting efforts underway
2024-03-05 13:11:00
On the morning of the 5th, a fire broke out in Kiyosu City, Aichi Prefecture, and several buildings, including a temple, were on fire, and firefighting efforts are underway. According to the fire department, one person was taken to the hospital as a result of the fire.
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Prime Minister Kishida seeks understanding of the need to export next-generation fighter jet jointly developed with Britain and Italy
2024-03-05 12:59:00
Regarding the export of the next-generation fighter jet, which is being jointly developed with the UK and Italy, to third countries, Prime Minister Kishida stated that if only Japan could not export it, it would be recognized internationally as not being suitable as a partner country, and this would hinder Japan's defense. He asked for understanding of the necessity of exporting.
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Tornado and other gusty winds occur in Okinawa? “Further occurrences are likely” Japan Meteorological Agency
2024-03-05 12:47:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced a tornado warning at 12:28 p.m., saying that gusts such as a tornado are believed to have occurred in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa Prefecture. There is a risk that more gusts of wind such as tornadoes will occur in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa Prefecture. Wind gusts such as tornadoes occur when a well-developed cumulonimbus cloud approaches. The Japan Meteorological Agency advises that if there are signs that cumulonimbus clouds are approaching, such as thunder, sudden wind changes, or hail, be careful of gusty winds and seek safety inside a sturdy building.
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High school teacher arrested again for obscene acts under the guise of infertility treatment Metropolitan Police Department
2024-03-05 12:13:00
A high school teacher in Nagasaki Prefecture has been re-arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department for claiming to be a "psychic" and performing obscene acts on a female acquaintance under the guise of infertility treatment.
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China's economic growth rate target for this year: around 5%, same level as last year National People's Congress
2024-03-05 11:54:00
The National People's Congress (National People's Congress), which decides important policies in China, began in Beijing on the 5th, and Premier Li Qiang announced that this year's economic growth rate target would be around 5%, the same level as last year.
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China's defense spending this year is over 34.8 trillion yen in Japanese yen, an increase of 7.2% from last year
2024-03-05 11:09:00
In this year's budget proposal, the Chinese government announced that its defense expenditure will be 1,665.5 billion renminbi, or over 34,800 billion yen in Japanese yen. This is an increase of 7.2% compared to last year, indicating a stance to strengthen military arsenals even as uncertainty about the economic future grows.
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“Lawyers provide early support to crime victims and bereaved families” Law amendment bill cabinet approved
2024-03-05 10:56:00
In an effort to alleviate the mental burden on crime victims and their bereaved families, the government approved a bill to amend the law at a cabinet meeting on the 5th, which includes the provision of continuous support from lawyers from an early stage.
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Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto issues administrative guidance to LINE Yahoo over suspicion of leaking user information
2024-03-05 10:11:00
In response to an issue in which approximately 510,000 LINE users' information is believed to have been leaked, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto announced that he will issue administrative guidance to the operating company LINE Yahoo to prevent a recurrence.
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EU fines Apple more than 290 billion yen for unfair trading conditions in music distribution
2024-03-05 10:10:00
The European Union (EU) has accused American IT giant Apple of taking advantage of its dominant position to impose unfair trade conditions on music distribution service providers. It was announced that a fine had been imposed.
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Bicycle “blue ticket” Fines for malicious violations Cabinet approves road traffic law amendment bill
2024-03-05 09:51:00
With the number of serious traffic violations by bicycles continuing, the government has approved a bill to revise the Road Traffic Act, which includes the introduction of so-called "blue tickets," which impose fines on bicycles.
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United Nations Population Fund Executive Director “Gaza Strip: Mothers and infants in danger”
2024-03-05 08:56:00
In an interview with NHK, the head of the United Nations Population Fund, which investigates the situation surrounding women around the world, said that in the Gaza Strip, Palestine, where fighting continues, it has become extremely difficult for women to give birth and raise children, and the military invasion has made it extremely difficult for women to have children. She expressed a strong sense of crisis, noting that many women who were active in society in Ukraine are falling into poverty as the situation continues to drag on.
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Ehime shooting incident: Gang leader arrested in Okayama prefecture on suspicion of murder
2024-03-05 08:47:00
On the 5th, police arrested a gang leader who was wanted in connection with an incident in January of this year in which a man was shot and killed with what appeared to be a handgun at a cafe on the premises of a commercial facility in Shikokuchuo City, Ehime Prefecture. The suspect was located in Okayama Prefecture and arrested on suspicion of murder.
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Tokyo's 23 Wards Consumer Price Index in February 2.5% ↑ increase rate compared to the same month last year
2024-03-05 08:43:00
The consumer price index for February in Tokyo's 23 wards is preliminary, and the index, which excludes fresh food, which is subject to large fluctuations due to weather, rose 2.5% from the same month last year. The rate of increase increased by 0.7 points from 1.8% in January, the previous month, and expanded for the first time in four months. One year has passed since the government's measures to reduce the burden of electricity and gas bills, which had been pushing down the rate of increase, have run their course, and the effect has disappeared and the rate of increase has expanded.
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Rain and snow in eastern Japan into the 6th; heavy snow expected along the mountains in Kanto-Koshin
2024-03-05 07:41:00
Due to the influence of the front and low pressure, rain and snow are expected to fall mainly in eastern Japan through the 6th. In areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the ground has become loose in some areas due to previous rainfall, and it is necessary to be careful about landslides.
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House of Councilors Budget Committee debate over political funding issue continues; opposition party calls for political ethics hearing
2024-03-05 07:23:00
On the 5th, the Diet's House of Councilors Budget Committee continues to debate the issue surrounding the political funding of factions of the Liberal Democratic Party. In addition, Abe's former head of the Political Affairs Research Council, Shimomura Shimomura, has announced that he would like to fulfill accountability if a political ethics committee is held, and the opposition party plans to request that the committee be held.
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Former Prime Minister Abe shooting suspect Tetsuya Yamagami ``Not a day goes by that I don't think about the incident''
2024-03-05 07:04:00
A year ago, the defense team for Tetsuya Yamagami, who was charged with murder and other crimes in the shooting incident of former Prime Minister Abe in Nara City, responded to an interview with the press and revealed the defendant's recent status. He is said to have said things like, ``There's not a day that goes by that he doesn't think about the incident.''
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U.S. government awards Rina Gonoi with “Women of Courage Award”
2024-03-05 06:58:00
The award ceremony for the ``World's Courageous Women Award,'' an award given by the U.S. government to those who have contributed to improving the status of women, was held at the White House. The award was presented to Rina Gonoi, a former Ground Self-Defense Force officer, and others.
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Prime Minister Kishida aims to achieve sustainable wage increases and coordinates at "government-labor-management meeting" held on the 13th
2024-03-05 06:33:00
In order to achieve sustainable wage increases that outpace price increases, Prime Minister Kishida plans to hold a "government-labor-management meeting" between the government, the business community, and the labor community on the 13th of next week, which will be the day for intensive response to the spring labor union. I am adjusting it. Our policy is to reiterate our call for cooperation in raising wages higher than last year.
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Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant IAEA conducts on-site survey to check progress on anti-terrorism measures
2024-03-05 06:20:00
Regarding the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata Prefecture, where there have been a series of problems with counterterrorism measures, TEPCO has asked the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) to conduct an on-site investigation of the improvement status of countermeasures, and then provide evaluation and advice. We found out through interviews with the people involved.
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US Supreme Court approves Trump's eligibility to run in Colorado primary
2024-03-05 05:21:00
Concerning former President Trump's eligibility to run in the US presidential election, the Supreme Court has overturned a state court's decision to allow him to run in the western state of Colorado's primary election. was shown.
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Will Super Tuesday determine Trump's chances of winning the nomination?
2024-03-05 04:55:00
On the 5th, the opposition party/Republican Party's candidate selection for the fall U.S. presidential election will be held on Super Tuesday, a major event in which primary elections and other events will be held simultaneously in 15 states across the United States. The focus is on whether former President Trump, who has a large lead of 8 wins and 1 loss in the candidate selection held so far, will further separate former United Nations Ambassador Haley and determine the trend toward winning the party's nomination.
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86 out of 100 companies utilize generative AI, 36 companies use advanced operations, etc. NHK survey
2024-03-05 04:16:00
In a survey conducted by NHK targeting 100 major domestic companies, 86 companies responded that they were using generative AI. Of these, 36 companies used it for advanced or specialized work.
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