2024-03-15 23:13:00
The bodies of a Japanese woman in her 20s and her Filipino mother were found in the backyard of a house in Quezon province in the northern Philippines. According to local police, the two people were buried, and they are investigating the matter as a case by interviewing the mother's sister who lives in the house.
2024-03-15 22:45:00
As climate change and food shortages become global issues, a research group at RIKEN has discovered that plants grown with low concentrations of ethanol become more resistant to dryness and high temperatures, and are considering using it in agriculture. With the aim of achieving this goal, we have decided to conduct joint research with universities in South America and Brazil, one of the world's leading agricultural countries.
2024-03-15 21:58:00
Kufu Hayate Ventures Shizuoka, who will be participating in the second-team official games of professional baseball this season, lost to Orix 1-9 in the opening game of the Western League, marking their debut in professional baseball. I couldn't celebrate with a victory.
2024-03-15 21:30:00
A seawall with a maximum height of 16 meters that Tokyo Electric Power Company was constructing at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant has been completed in preparation for a tsunami in the event of a huge earthquake with an epicenter in the Japan Trench, reported on the 15th. Published to the institution.
2024-03-15 21:00:00
As measles cases continue to increase across the country, including in Tokyo and Osaka, each local government is publishing the behavioral history of infected people. Why make it public? What is the standard? And what should you do if you happen to be in a publicized location?
2024-03-15 20:57:00
In the Diet, the House of Councilors Budget Committee held intensive deliberations, and Prime Minister Kishida announced that the party would conduct further interviews with those involved, taking into account the House of Representatives' Committee on Political Ethics, which will be held next week, regarding the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party. I have expressed my thoughts on whether or not to proceed.
2024-03-15 20:07:00
Voting for the Russian presidential election began on the 15th in various locations including the capital Moscow. President Putin appears to want to win with an overwhelming majority of votes in order to show the public's confidence in his policy, which includes the invasion of Ukraine.
2024-03-15 19:20:00
A 25-year-old defendant was charged with defrauding a man of more than 150 million yen by calling herself a ``Itadaki Joshi'' on social media and arousing romantic feelings for him, prosecutors said. "This was a selfish crime aimed at becoming number one," the court ordered, demanding a 13-year prison sentence and a 12 million yen fine.
2024-03-15 19:01:00
With the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen between Kanazawa and Tsuruga on the 16th, robot dinosaurs placed around JR Fukui Station began moving on the 15th in an effort to create excitement.
2024-03-15 18:57:00
Due to the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen, limited express trains ``Thunderbird'' and ``Shirasagi'' will cease operating between Kanazawa and Tsuruga on the 15th. Many railway fans gathered at stations along that section to catch a glimpse of the final train operation.
2024-03-15 18:57:00
A portrait of the king of the Ryukyu Kingdom called ``Ogoe'', which went missing during the chaos of the Battle of Okinawa at the end of the Pacific War, was found in the United States and handed over to Okinawa Prefecture. The prefecture hopes that this will provide important clues in research into the art history and cultural history of Ryukyu and Okinawa.
2024-03-15 18:08:00
Regarding route buses, which are a familiar means of transportation, this fiscal year the government approved 93 applications from bus companies to increase fares, a sharp increase of more than five times the number from last year. This is due to the fact that bus companies are taking measures to secure the number of drivers ahead of the ``2024 problem'', where regulations on driver working hours will be tightened starting in April and there are concerns about labor shortages. is.
2024-03-15 17:48:00
As labor costs continue to rise due to wage increases and raw material prices continue to rise, the Fair Trade Commission investigated whether small and medium-sized enterprises are able to appropriately pass on increased costs in transactions with major corporations. As a result, the names of 10 companies were made public as it was confirmed that transaction prices were left unchanged without consultation with many business partners.
2024-03-15 17:02:00
Used car sales company ``Big Motor'' has repeatedly violated numerous laws and regulations, such as forcing subcontractors to pull weeds and clean stores. It issued an unusual recommendation, requesting an investigation report within 180 days.
2024-03-15 16:32:00
Rakuten Mobile experienced a nationwide communication outage for mobile phone and other data communications from around 5 a.m. on the 15th, making some services unavailable or difficult to use. It was announced that the service had been restored around 1:45 p.m.
2024-03-15 16:27:00
According to McDonald's Japan, a major hamburger chain, some stores have suspended operations due to a system failure. The company is currently working to confirm the cause of the system failure and the number of stores that have ceased operations.
2024-03-15 16:17:00
A ceremony to pass the baton to the main character was held on the 15th, ahead of the start of ``Wings for a Tiger'' from the 1st of next month, replacing the currently airing NHK TV drama series ``Boogie Woogie.''
2024-03-15 15:45:00
Dodgers players such as Shohei Ohtani and pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto arrived in South Korea on the afternoon of the 15th, ahead of the opening series between the Dodgers and Padres in Major League Baseball, which will be held in Seoul, South Korea on the 20th and 21st of this month. .
2024-03-15 15:36:00
At this year's Tokyo Marathon, a citizen runner died after falling during the race. Marathons are popular among middle-aged and elderly people, but there are some risks involved. What characteristics of runners should we be aware of? (Network Reporting Department Ayari Suzuki, Eiji Akioka)
2024-03-15 14:45:00
A piano nicknamed "Einstein's piano" is carefully displayed at a long-established hotel in Nara City. Manufactured in the United States around 1900, the keyboard is made of ivory, which is rare these days. However, over time, the parts began to deteriorate. In order to preserve the piano's sound for future generations, extensive repairs were carried out this year. (Nara Broadcasting Station reporter Ayae Yoshii) *At the end of the article, you can listen to and compare the tones of the piano before and after the repair.
2024-03-15 14:18:00
The Osaka High Court has requested that residents opposed to the nuclear power plant stop operating Unit 3 of the Mihama Nuclear Power Plant in Fukui Prefecture, which restarted operations more than 40 years after it began operation, citing the risk of accidents due to aging. The court issued a decision to dismiss the petition for provisional injunction.
2024-03-15 14:15:00
A graduation ceremony was held at an elementary school in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was also used as an evacuation center after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and evacuees from the school attended to celebrate the graduation of the graduates.
2024-03-15 14:10:00
Executives from the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and Rengo met and confirmed that they would strengthen cooperation, assuming that Prime Minister Kishida might dissolve the House of Representatives during the current Diet session.
2024-03-15 13:17:00
Tennis player Naomi Osaka will be participating in the national/regional competition ``Billie Jean King Cup'' to be held in April for the first time in about four years.
2024-03-15 12:43:00
A commemorative ceremony was held on the 15th, ahead of the broadcast anniversary on the 22nd of this month, and six people, including actor Masao Kusakari, were presented with the Broadcast Culture Award.
2024-03-15 12:22:00
In the Diet, intensive deliberations were held in the House of Councilors Budget Committee, and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan pursued the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, saying that the explanations given by relevant members at the Political Ethics Review Committee were insufficient and did not lead to clarifying the actual situation. Did. In response, Prime Minister Kishida acknowledged the need to fully explain the situation in order to dispel doubts.
2024-03-15 12:01:00
Voting for the Russian presidential election begins on the 15th Japan time in the Far East, and voting will proceed westward in sequence according to the time difference. President Putin appears to want to win with an overwhelming majority of votes in order to show the public's confidence in his policy, including the invasion of Ukraine.
2024-03-15 11:44:00
Regarding the next-generation fighter jet, which is being jointly developed with the United Kingdom and Italy, the Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito Party have agreed to allow exports to third countries, with restrictions such as restricting export destinations.
2024-03-15 10:58:00
It was announced on the 15th that Honda and Nissan Motors have decided to sign a memorandum of understanding for comprehensive collaboration in fields such as EV (electric vehicles). Honda and Nissan are the second- and third-largest car manufacturers in Japan after Toyota in terms of global sales, and they aim to strengthen their businesses through collaboration. In particular, in the EV (electric vehicle) business, the company has lagged behind American and Chinese manufacturers, and it is expected that they will promote the standardization of parts.
2024-03-15 09:59:00
Koshien Stadium is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the first Senbatsu High School baseball tournament. A new standard metal bat will be introduced in this milestone year. The standards were reviewed for the first time in 23 years to reduce rebound force, with the main purpose of protecting pitchers from injury. Schools participating in the Senbatsu tournament are also trying to find ways to deal with bats that don't fly. (Yasuhiro Namimatsu, Senbatsu reporting team)
2024-03-15 08:58:00
UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) has released the latest report on the Human Development Index, which shows the affluence of people around the world, and Japan's ranking has dropped from the previous time to 24th place.
2024-03-15 08:57:00
A large spacecraft being developed by the American private company SpaceX with the intention of flying to the moon or Mars in the future was launched unmanned for a test flight. The spacecraft lost signal at the end of its test flight and was unable to land on the ocean as planned.
2024-03-15 08:15:00
The Japanese government has decided to provide emergency assistance through UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) to provide psychological care for children and students in the Gaza Strip, where the humanitarian situation is becoming increasingly serious due to Israeli military operations.
2024-03-15 07:56:00
In western Russia, which borders Ukraine, there have been a number of cross-border attacks that appear to be from the Ukrainian side. In Russia, the presidential election begins on the 15th, but the Putin administration appears to be increasing its vigilance.
2024-03-15 07:40:00
Information released by NHK to local governments reveals that over the past five years, there have been at least 339 cases of children temporarily missing from after-school day service facilities that take care of children with disabilities. I found out from the bill. Three of these children later died in the river, and experts say, ``The government should take urgent measures to ensure the safety of children at facilities.''
2024-03-15 07:10:00
As the use of smartphones by children is expanding, the number of elementary school students who became victims of crime due to SNS was 139 last year, the highest number ever, according to a National Police Agency summary. There are also notable cases of people unintentionally becoming involved in sexual assault through profile introductions or posts asking for friends.
2024-03-15 07:08:00
Padres players, including pitcher Yu Darvish and pitcher Hiroki Matsui, arrived in South Korea early on the 15th in preparation for the opening series between the Dodgers and Padres in the Major League Baseball series to be held in South Korea on March 20th and 21st.
2024-03-15 06:51:00
In the Gaza Strip, where the humanitarian situation has worsened due to Israeli military operations, people are dying one after another as they wait for humanitarian aid supplies.On the 14th, eight residents who were waiting for food distribution were killed by an Israeli airstrike. Local media reported that he had died.
2024-03-15 06:16:00
The House of Councilors Political Ethics Review Committee was held to discuss the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, and Seko Seko, an Abe faction and former secretary general of the House of Councilors, explained that he had not been involved in the handling of kickbacks. The opposition party says that no progress has been made in elucidating the facts, and plans to pursue Shimomura Shimomura, former secretary general of the Abe faction, at a review committee in the House of Representatives next week.
2024-03-15 06:10:00
On the 15th, the Dodgers of Major League Baseball posted a photo on the team's official SNS of Shohei Ohtani cuddling up with a woman in front of a plane heading to South Korea, where the season opener will be held, and introduced the woman as Ohtani's wife. Otani announced his marriage to a Japanese woman on February 29, but did not reveal any details about the woman.
2024-03-15 05:58:00
Voting for the Russian presidential election began in the Far East on the morning of the 15th, Japan time. President Putin is certain to win his fifth term in total, but with his overwhelming support, he is confident that he has gained the public's confidence in his past policy, including the invasion of Ukraine. This appears to be an idea that they want to appeal to.
2024-03-15 05:32:00
Regarding Nippon Steel's plan to acquire major American steel manufacturer US Steel, US President Biden issued a statement on the 14th stating, ``It is essential that US Steel remains a domestically owned and operated American company.'' and expressed negative views on acquisitions by foreign companies. It is extremely unusual for a sitting president to directly address plans to acquire a private company.
2024-03-15 05:10:00
Early on the 15th, there was an earthquake with its epicenter off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture, and shaking with a seismic intensity of lower 5 was observed in Fukushima Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling on areas where the shaking was strong to be on alert for an earthquake with a maximum seismic intensity of 5-lower for the next week or so.
